ModelIt
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Carlsbad, California, United States
About the store
A husband and wife duo who bring over 20 years each to the eduction system.
This store offers engaging, accessible, no-prep, and ready-to-use resources designed to bring complex science and systems thinking to life in the classroom. Students will work on a research - grade computational modeling platform designed to assist children with their science knowledge, but think about science phonomena in terms of systems. Every lesson is rooted in real classroom practice, aligned to NGSS and best practices in instructional design, and built to empower both teachers and students with inquiry-based learning. Video walkthroughs of each lesson, embedded videos to guide students while they are on working through their digital models, Teacher's Guide, Student - facing PowerPoint lesson decks, and more interactives to come.
We have taught in K–12 classrooms, led project-based learning programs, and supported educators through professional development domestically and internationally. Beyond the classroom, we’ve partnered with organizations like Microsoft, UCLA Health, Army, Department of Mental Health in California, and Albert Whitman Children's Publishing to design high-quality, research-based resources and curriculum that center accessibility, DEI, and student engagement.
We have been working with Dr. Tomas Helikar out of the University of Nebraska whose mission has been to bring this wonderful technology to the K-12 students for exposure to future job opportunities in Biotechnology. We are excited to offer this platform to you in this project which has been backed by the National Institute of Health and the National Science Foundation. Please contact us to lend your voice on direction, class piloting, professional development, and more.
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Wildfire Systems Modeling NGSS Science Lesson | 5-ESS2-1 & 5-ESS3-1 | No Prep
Help your Grade 5 students investigate California wildfire conditions through a hands-on systems modeling science lesson.In this no-prep NGSS-aligned lesson, students explore how rainfall, wind, dry vegetation, and fire spread interact in a real-world Earth systems phenomenon. Students build a cause-and-effect system model, make predictions, and explain how different parts of the system influence one another.This resource is designed for teachers who want a classroom-ready science lesson that su
5th
Earth Sciences, Environment, Science of Reading
NGSS
5-ESS3-1
, 5-ESS2-1
From Sun to Lunch Model and Simulate | NGSS Interactive Lesson No Prep LS2
From Sun to Sandwich: Modeling Energy Flow in Living Systems NGSS-Aligned | LS2 | Cause and Effect | Digital ModelingWhat happens inside a living system between sunlight and the lunch we eat? In this interactive simulation, students build and test a system model that tracks how energy flows through plants, animals, and cells—revealing invisible biological processes beneath everyday life. Instead of memorizing parts of a food web, students investigate cause and effect within a living system. The
5th - 8th
Biology, Computer Science - Technology, Physical Science
CCSS, NGSS, TEKS
RI.5.3
, RI.5.10
, MP5
+4
Energy Transfer Simulation NGSS Heat Transfer Interactive Lesson MS-PS3 No Prep
Imagine your students watching a pot boil, something they’ve seen countless times, and suddenly realizing it’s actually an energy story unfolding right in front of them. From Plug to Steam transforms that everyday moment into a powerful, interactive learning experience where students see and test how energy moves through a system. Using the ModelIt! digital modeling platform, students explore electrical energy → thermal energy → phase change in a way that makes sense visually, conceptually, an
6th - 9th
Engineering, Other (Science), Physical Science
CCSS, NGSS, TEKS, VA SOL
8.SP.A.4
, RST.6-8.4
, RST.6-8.7
+18
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A husband and wife duo who bring over 20 years each to the eduction system.
This store offers engaging, accessible, no-prep, and ready-to-use resources designed to bring complex science and systems thinking to life in the classroom. Students will work on a research - grade computational modeling platform designed to assist children with their science knowledge, but think about science phonomena in terms of systems. Every lesson is rooted in real classroom practice, aligned to NGSS and best practices in instructional design, and built to empower both teachers and students with inquiry-based learning. Video walkthroughs of each lesson, embedded videos to guide students while they are on working through their digital models, Teacher's Guide, Student - facing PowerPoint lesson decks, and more interactives to come.
We have taught in K–12 classrooms, led project-based learning programs, and supported educators through professional development domestically and internationally. Beyond the classroom, we’ve partnered with organizations like Microsoft, UCLA Health, Army, Department of Mental Health in California, and Albert Whitman Children's Publishing to design high-quality, research-based resources and curriculum that center accessibility, DEI, and student engagement.
We have been working with Dr. Tomas Helikar out of the University of Nebraska whose mission has been to bring this wonderful technology to the K-12 students for exposure to future job opportunities in Biotechnology. We are excited to offer this platform to you in this project which has been backed by the National Institute of Health and the National Science Foundation. Please contact us to lend your voice on direction, class piloting, professional development, and more.
Teaching style
Our teaching style is inquiry-driven, interactive, and student-centered. We believe in giving learners the tools to explore, ask questions, and build models of their own understanding. Whether it’s project-based learning, simulations, or collaborative group work, our resources are built to help students think like scientists, problem solvers, and innovators.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Teacher of the Year, Morongo USD (2019)
Teacher of the Year, Morongo USD MTA (2018)
Teacher of the Year, ADEC (2013)
Recognized for developing innovative SEL and PBL curricula that improved student engagement and collaboration.
Our favorite award: Being parents for the past 11 years.
My own education history
Marie Martin Ed.D.
EdD, Education Leadership — University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
Research: Industry 4.0 and Learning Organization Change Management
MEd, Multicultural Education — National University, La Jolla, CA
BM, Jazz Studies — University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
PBL Coach - PBLWorks 2020
Leaders of Learning - Harvard X 2023
Charles Martin Ed.D.
EdD, Eductional Technology - University of Florida, FL
MEd, Education - Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA
BA, History - Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA
Additional biographical information
We are passionate about bridging classroom learning with the future of work. We have focused on science, technology, and systems thinking accessible to all students especially those from underrepresented communities and rural areas. Other fun we have other than designing great curriculum is traveling around, music, food, and everything creative.
Let's together bring big ideas to life in ways that connect with every learner!
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