Digital Content for Common Core Standard 5.MD.C.4
One of the most common questions we are asked is how our library of digital content supports the Common Core. The easy answer is that our entire library has been aligned to the Common Core standards, so teachers can find resources related to each standard. The more complex answer is that there are many pieces of content that can be used in flexible ways to support each individual standard, and it is up to teachers to choose the content that best supports their lesson and their students.
Here are five pieces of digital content a teacher might choose from StarrMatica’s library to support and enhance the teaching of: CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.5.MD.C.4 Measure volumes by counting unit cubes, using cubic cm, cubic in, cubic ft, and improvised units.
Students learn the meaning of volume and how to calculate it with cubes and numbers.
Students find the volume of a rectangular prism using cubes with the help of an animation.
Students create a cube with a chosen width, depth, and height. They can then reveal or hide its volume.
Use this isometric drawing tool to create shapes with different volumes.
Students use calculation to find the volume of food boxes for animals.
October Friday Favorites – Social Studies Resources
Each Friday on Facebook and Twitter, we share a curated digital resource from our library that is one of our favorites. In October, we focused on social studies resources. Here’s what we shared:
Place the States
There are lots of options with this interactive for learning states and capitals.
http://www.yourchildlearns.com/mappuzzle/us_menu.swf
For Crown or Colony
Become a 14 year old living in Boston when the Revolutionary War begins. What will you do?
http://www.mission-us.org/pages/landing-mission-1
Strike It Rich
Become a miner and see if you can strike it rich!
http://www-tc.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/goldrush/sfeature/game.swf
Who Do You Want To Be?
Become an Immigrant and make your voyage to America.
https://tenement.org/immigrate/