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.

Volume Animation

Students learn the meaning of volume and how to calculate it with cubes and numbers.

Volume Explorer

Students find the volume of a rectangular prism using cubes with the help of an animation.

Surface Area and Volume

Students create a cube with a chosen width, depth, and height.  They can then reveal or hide its volume.

Create With Cubes

Use this isometric drawing tool to create shapes with different volumes.

Feeding in Volumes

Students use calculation to find the volume of food boxes for animals.