K-5 Science Standards Master Class
Spark story ideas, identify market gaps, perfect pitches
TUESDAYS and THURSDAYS beginning JANUARY 13th – SIX webinar series
8 am PDT/9 am MDT/10 am CDT/11 pm EDT
Have you ever wanted to know more about the Next Generation Science Standards yet haven’t had time to wade deep into documents? Are you looking for new story sparks or wondering what books teachers are searching for but can’t find?
Let’s explore each of the 78 K-5 NGSS together!
We will:
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learn to navigate the online documents (including uncovering “hidden” evidence!)
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explore the meaning of each standard
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identify standards language with pitch potential
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browse mentor texts for each standard
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discuss gaping holes that teachers need filled
We’ll wrap each webinar with a Q&A where you can ask about standards for your specific manuscripts.
You’ll walk away with a list of ideas (perfect for Storystorm!), standards that fit your projects, and comps to study.
Step One: Register once below for all six webinars.
Your information will not be shared with any outside party. Future webinar offerings will be emailed. (Opt-out if you wish.)
Full schedule:
- Tuesday, January 13th – NGSS Overview, How Teachers Use STEM books, and Kindergarten Standards (1 hour)
- Thursday, January 15th – First Grade Standards
- Tuesday, January 20th – Second Grade Standards
- Thursday, January 22nd – Third Grade Standards
- Tuesday, January 27th – Fourth Grade Standards
- Thursday, January 29th – Fifth Grade Standards
Step Two: $30 for all six webinars.
You will have the recordings for life to inspire and inform future projects.
Please use your preferred payment method below.
About the Presenter
Emily Starr is a former fourth grade teacher turned entrepreneur. For more than two decades, she has worked with experts, authors, and educators to develop award-winning science curriculum and professional development resources for her STEM publishing company, StarrMatica. She conducts professional development for the State of Iowa as a member of the Iowa State Science Leadership Team, teaches a variety of online courses, and is a peer reviewer for the National Science Teaching Association’s journal Science and Children.
Emily wrote and served as principal investigator for five highly competitive Small Business Innovation Research grants focused on elementary science instruction. She has received the Prometheus Award, District Administration’s Top Products Award, and the Iowa Entrepreneur of the Year Award. She presents at state and national conferences, including NSTA, where she teaches educators to incorporate scientific thinking and an engineering mindset into daily classroom routines using nonfiction picture books.
Emily’s debut middle grade nonfiction book will be released in 2026 from the Iowa Ag Literacy Foundation. She shares ideas and inspiration for elementary educators on StarrMatica’s blog, contributes to From the Mixed-Up Files of Middle-Grade Authors blog, and is a member of the STEM Tuesday team.
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