The first in series on problem solving strategies - a technique called Lateral Thinking that can be used to solve problems in a creative way by challenging assumptions. This technique can be applied to almost any problem that you come across in life, work and school.

I've been working on new content - Math and Science in History and Problem Solving Strategies. These will end up in classrooms but for now I'll drop them in the feed. This one goes out to Evan. I hope it makes sense and is interesting

Weekly(?) challenge - Can you cut up an obtuse triangle into only smaller acute triangles? How many smaller triangles do you need? An obtuse triangle has one angle bigger than 90°. A 90° angle is neither acute nor obtuse. At the bottom are two examples that don't work and why.

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