THE SOURCE FOR SCIENCE AND READING INSPIRATION

Here are five pieces of digital content a teacher might choose from StarrMatica’s library to use social studies manipulatives to foster concept development.

jan1Map Maker Interactive

Create a customized map! Zoom in to a chosen area of the United States. Then select the features you would like to see represented by checking and unchecking boxes. It includes a point tool, line tool, ruler, and icon set.

jan2Landscapes Map Skills

Click on each of the four map skills (compass skills, grid references, symbols and keys, scale) to learn about them and practice what you have learned.

 

jan3Adventure Island

Learn how to read symbols and a map key to help Kimo navigate Adventure Island.

 

jan4Reading a Topographical Map

Learn how to read a topographic map of a national park.

 

jan5Roadmap

Answer questions using a roadmap and a mileage table.