Geometric Constructions

Grade 945 min

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

Watch Video

5 min

Geometry Constructions (15 Must Know Types) with Compass and Straightedge

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Practice

14 min

7 questions β€’ Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

β€œDescribe 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.”

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