Sunflowers

Worksheet Description

This worksheet is themed around the measurement of various aspects of sunflowers, designed to apply mathematical skills to botanical subjects. It includes problems that involve converting the height of sunflowers to different units, estimating seed counts, determining the diameter and radius of sunflower heads, and converting the length of leaves. Students are also asked to calculate the total area of a sunflower field, convert the weight of sunflower pollen, estimate growth over a period, and determine the number of seeds needed for planting based on spacing.

The worksheet teaches students unit conversion, estimation, and basic geometry through the engaging context of plant biology. It reinforces their ability to convert between metric units, such as centimeters to meters and grams to milligrams. The tasks also help students practice calculating the area of fields and understanding rates of growth, which are fundamental concepts in both mathematics and science. By focusing on the real-world application of sunflower measurements, the worksheet aims to show the relevance of math in understanding and working with natural phenomena.