Geometric Constructions
aligned to Make Formal Geometric Constructions With A Variety Of Tools And Methods, E.g., Compass And Straightedge, String, Reflective Devices, Paper Folding, Or Dynamic Geometric Software. Examples: Copying A Segment; Copying An Angle; Bisecting A Segment; Bisecting An Angle; Constructing Perpendicular Lines, Including The Perpendicular Bisector Of A Line Segment; And Constructing A Line Parallel To A Given Line Through A Point Not On The Line.
Learning Objective
I can construct an equilateral triangle, a square, and a regular hexagon inscribed in a circle using geometric tools.
Lesson Flow
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Geometry Constructions (15 Must Know Types) with Compass and Straightedge
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Practice
7 questions β’ Short answer
Exit Ticket
βDescribe the steps to construct an equilateral triangle inscribed in a circle using a compass and straightedge. Describe the steps to construct a square inscribed in a circle using a compass and straightedge. Describe the steps to construct a regular hexagon inscribed in a circle using a compass and straightedge.β
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