Butterfly Wingspan Worksheet Butterfly Field Log
Measurement & Fraction Analysis
Name:
Date:
Welcome to the Field Research Lab! Use the data collected in the table below to analyze the wingspans of different butterfly species. Show your work clearly for each calculation using fractions and mixed numbers.
Research Data: Wingspan Measurements
Butterfly Species Icon Wingspan (Inches) Viceroy 🦋 \(2 \frac{7}{8}\) Pearl Crescent 🦋 \(1 \frac{5}{8}\) American Snout 🦋 \(1 \frac{1}{2}\) Postman 🦋 \(2 \frac{1}{2}\)
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How much longer is the wingspan of the Viceroy butterfly than the wingspan of the Pearl Crescent?
Difference:
inches
2
The American Snout butterfly and the Postman butterfly are side by side. What is the length of their combined wingspans?
Combined Length:
inches
3
The Pearl Crescent and the Viceroy are side by side. What is the length of their combined wingspan?
Combined Length:
inches
Butterfly Wingspan Answer Key Answer Key
Butterfly Field Log: Measurement & Fraction Analysis
Reference Data
Species Wingspan Viceroy \(2 \frac{7}{8}\) in. Pearl Crescent \(1 \frac{5}{8}\) in. American Snout \(1 \frac{1}{2}\) in. Postman \(2 \frac{1}{2}\) in.
Question 1: Viceroy vs Pearl Crescent (Subtraction)
Sample Calculation:
\[ 2 \frac{7}{8} - 1 \frac{5}{8} = 1 \frac{2}{8} \]
(Simplify if required by teacher)
\[ 1 \frac{2}{8} = 1 \frac{1}{4} \]
Correct Answer: \(1 \frac{1}{4}\) inches (or \(1 \frac{2}{8}\) inches)
Question 2: American Snout + Postman (Addition)
Sample Calculation:
\[ 1 \frac{1}{2} + 2 \frac{1}{2} = 3 \frac{2}{2} \]
\[ 3 \frac{2}{2} = 3 + 1 = 4 \]
Correct Answer: 4 inches
Question 3: Pearl Crescent + Viceroy (Addition)
Sample Calculation:
\[ 1 \frac{5}{8} + 2 \frac{7}{8} = 3 \frac{12}{8} \]
\[ 3 \frac{12}{8} = 3 + 1 \frac{4}{8} = 4 \frac{4}{8} \]
(Simplify if required by teacher)
\[ 4 \frac{4}{8} = 4 \frac{1}{2} \]
Correct Answer: \(4 \frac{1}{2}\) inches (or \(4 \frac{4}{8}\) inches)
Teacher's Note: Students should be rewarded for showing correct steps even if they make a minor simplification error. Check for understanding of common denominators (all denominators in this set are 8 or can be easily converted to 8).
Butterfly Wingspan Worksheet Butterfly Field Log
Measurement & Fraction Analysis
Name:
Date:
Welcome to the Field Research Lab! Use the data collected in the table below to analyze the wingspans of different butterfly species. Show your work clearly for each calculation using fractions and mixed numbers. Use the number line at the bottom to help you model your answers.
Research Data: Wingspan Measurements
Butterfly Species Icon Wingspan (Inches) Viceroy 🦋 \(2 \frac{7}{8}\) Pearl Crescent 🦋 \(1 \frac{5}{8}\) American Snout 🦋 \(1 \frac{1}{2}\) Postman 🦋 \(2 \frac{1}{2}\)
1
How much longer is the wingspan of the Viceroy butterfly than the wingspan of the Pearl Crescent?
Difference:
inches
2
The American Snout and the Postman are side by side. What is the length of their combined wingspans?
Combined Length:
inches
3
The Pearl Crescent and the Viceroy are side by side. What is the length of their combined wingspan?
Combined Length:
inches
Field Ruler (Inches)
Model your measurements here!
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Butterfly Wingspan Worksheet Butterfly Field Log
Measurement & Fraction Analysis
Name:
Date:
Welcome to the Field Research Lab! Use the data collected in the table below to analyze the wingspans of different butterfly species. Show your work clearly for each calculation using fractions and mixed numbers. Use the number line at the bottom to plot and compare measurements.
Research Data: Wingspan Measurements
Butterfly Species Icon Wingspan (Inches) Viceroy 🦋 \(2 \frac{7}{8}\) Pearl Crescent 🦋 \(1 \frac{5}{8}\) American Snout 🦋 \(1 \frac{1}{2}\) Postman 🦋 \(2 \frac{1}{2}\)
1
How much longer is the wingspan of the Viceroy than the Pearl Crescent?
Difference:
inches
2
The American Snout and the Postman are side by side. What is their combined length?
Total Length:
inches
3
The Pearl Crescent and the Viceroy are side by side. What is their combined length?
Total Length:
inches
Species Comparison Ruler (1 - 3 inches)
Partitioned into 8ths
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