Tree Life

Worksheet Description

This worksheet is themed around the growth and ecology of trees, presenting students with tasks that combine arithmetic progression, geometry, and environmental science with algebra. The tasks involve calculating the height of a tree after a certain number of years, determining the number of trees in a forest based on density, the area of a tree canopy, and the number of trees harvested by a lumber company. Additional exercises include writing algebraic expressions for the circumference of a tree trunk, the oxygen production and carbon sequestration by trees in a park, comparing growth rates of two different trees, and evaluating the efforts of a tree-planting volunteer group.

The worksheet is teaching students to use algebraic expressions to model and solve problems related to environmental science. It covers linear growth calculations, area and circumference of circles, and the application of percentages in real-life situations like conservation efforts. Through these problems, students learn to create and manipulate algebraic expressions that reflect real-world ecological data and scenarios. The aim is to enhance their understanding of how mathematics is relevant and can be applied to environmental studies and conservation efforts.