K-5 Science Standards Master Class
Spark story ideas, identify market gaps, perfect pitches
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
You’ll walk away with a list of ideas, standards that fit your projects, and comps to study.
Step One: Register once below for all six webinar REPLAY links.
Your information will not be shared with any outside party. Future webinar offerings will be emailed. (Opt-out if you wish.)
Sessions include:
#1: Kindergarten Standards – NGGS Overview and How Teachers Use STEM Books (1 hr. 20 min.)
#2: First Grade Standards – Mining Comps for Structure Ideas and Deciding Where Your Books Fit Best in a Science Lesson (54 min.)
#3: Second Grade Standards – Why Backmatter Matters and Analyzing Comps to Shape Your Ideas (44 min.)
#4: Third Grade Standards – Exploring Potential Curriculum Guide Connections (1 hr. 30 min.)
#5: Fourth Grade Standards – To Sidebar or Not to Sidebar and Exploring Misconceptions for Ideas (1 hr. 10 min.)
#6: Fifth Grade Standards – Back Matter or Curriculum Guide and Next Steps (1 hr. 20 min.)
Emily Starr’s Master Webinar on K-5 standards was beyond anything I’d expected. Emily is not just terrifically well-informed and knowledgeable, but she’s patient, kind and generous. She’s truly a star! I came away feeling informed and empowered. I look forward to putting all my new knowledge into use in my work.
~ Shruthi Rao, author of Kadooboo, When Science Stood Still, and more
I just wanted to say how very, very much I loved your class. It was the best class and most helpful class I have taken in a very long while, and I can’t thank you enough for sharing your knowledge—and the places where books are needed.
~ Susan Wroble, author of the forthcoming Dawn Chorus and many books for the education market
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. Emily is a Highlights Foundation Scholarship Recipient and a member of SCBWI.
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