Great Winged Wonders - Problem Solving (Standard Units)

Oct 22, 2026

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Bird wingspan problem-solving worksheet using standard units (feet). Students examine a table of birds and their wingspans, then complete missing values using given relationships between species. The task requires rounding wingspans to the nearest foot, determining the ranking order from largest to smallest, and answering difference questions comparing specific birds. A completed answers table is provided at the end for verification of calculated wingspans, nearest-foot values, and ordering.

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Reading Time5 min

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Problem Solving - Great Winged Wonders (Standard Units)

Fill in Missing Wingspans and Nearest Feet

Round and Order Wingspans

Compare Wingspans with Difference Questions

Answers

Name Date PROBLEM SOLVING-GREAT WINGED WONDERS (STANDARD UNITS) Below are some of the birds with the largest wingspans on the planet. Have a look at them carefully and then answer the questions. | Bird | Wingspan (ft) | Nearest ft | Order of wingspan | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Albatross | 12.2 | 12 | 1 | | Andean condor | 10.5 | | | | Bearded vulture | 9.3 | | | | Golden eagle | | | | | Great white pelican | 11.8 | | | | White stork | 5.9 | | | | Whooper swan | | | | | Whooping crane | 7.5 | | | 1) Use the facts below to fill in the missing information: • The wingspan of the golden eagle is 1.1ft shorter than the bearded vulture. • The wingspan of the whooper swan is 1.6ft longer than the whooping crane. 2) Round the wingspans to the nearest foot, and then fill in the column on the table. 3) Put the wingspans in the correct order from largest (1) to smallest (8) . 4) How much longer is the wingspan of the great white pelican compared to the white stork? ft 5) How much shorter is the wingspan of the whooping crane than the bearded vulture? ft Name Date PROBLEM SOLVING-GREAT WINGED WONDERS STANDARD UNITS ANSWERS | Bird | Wingspan (ft) | Nearest ft | Order of wingspan | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Albatross | 12.2 | 12 | 1 | | Andean condor | 10.5 | 11 | 3 | | Bearded vulture | 9.3 | 9 | 4 | | Golden eagle | 8.2 | 8 | 6 | | Great white pelican | 11.8 | 12 | 2 | | White stork | 5.9 | 6 | 8 | | Whooper swan | 9.1 | 9 | 5 | | Whooping crane | 7.5 | 8 | 7 | 1) Use the facts below to fill in the missing information: • The wingspan of the golden eagle is 1.1ft shorter than the bearded vulture. • The wingspan of the whooper swan is 1.6ft longer than the whooping crane. 2) Round the wingspans to the nearest foot, and then fill in the column on the table. 3) Put the wingspans in the correct order from largest (1) to smallest (8) . 4) How much longer is the wingspan of the great white pelican compared to the white stork? 5.9 ft 5) How much shorter is the wingspan of the whooping crane than the bearded vulture? 1.8 ft

FAQs

How are the birds ordered in the “Order of wingspan” column?

They are ordered from largest to smallest, with 1 representing the largest wingspan and 8 representing the smallest wingspan.

Oct 22, 2026

Uploaded by Himbo