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It's no fun catching a fungus. Scholars first investigate how the seasons affect the angle of the sun and the lengths of shadows. They then apply right triangle trigonometry to determine the height of trees based on their shadows to assess their growth after fungal treatments.
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- Team up with an Earth Science teacher for the lesson
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- Learners should be familiar with right triangle trigonometry
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