Pine Cones, Intersecting Lines, and Inequality Lexile Level: 810-1000 Fall is finally here! Or, is it? This may sound trite, but, fall brings cool nights. I cherish being ensconced and sibilated by the serene and mellifluous sounds of rain falling on the roof. The rhythmic pattering of the rain, followed by the pleasant, odiferous petrichor titillates the olfactory senses. It is an Elysian moment, to be precise. Sadly, the experience is ephemeral, and we experience another warm day with 80 degrees. Anyway, let’s stop the carping, enjoy the weather, and get to work! The only immutable thing from Summer to Fall, is the arrival of the Pine Cone. You may wonder what is with the Pine Cone? But, take a moment to check this out!! What do you see? Okay don’t worry, I placed them this way. In Geometry class, you learned that two intersecting lines form an angle. What mathematical/geometrical ideas are visible in this image? Write as many as you can see! What is the name o...
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