Geometric Constructions
In this lesson, you learned how a compass and straightedge are used to create constructions. In this
assignment, you will use those tools to complete those constructions on your own.
As you complete the assignment, keep this question in mind:
How do you "construct" with a compass and straightedge?
Directions
Complete each of the following constructions, reading the directions carefully as you go. Be sure to show
all work and insert an image of each construction. You will use the construction tools provided on each
slide of the lesson. If you are unable to take and insert screenshots of the constructions, print this activity
sheet and create them by hand using a compass and straightedge.
Your teacher will give you further directions about how to submit your work. You may be asked to upload
the document, e-mail it to your teacher, or print it and hand in a hard copy.
Now, let’s get started!
Step 1: Copy a segment and an angle.
a) Copy a segment using the construction tool. Insert a screenshot of the construction here.
Alternatively, construct a segment and copy it by hand using a compass and straightedge. Leave
all circle and arc markings.
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b) Copy an angle using the construction tool. Insert a screenshot of the construction here.
Alternatively, construct an angle and copy it by hand using a compass and straightedge. Leave all
circle and arc markings.
Step 2: Construct a perpendicular line.
a)
Construct a perpendicular line through a given line and a point not on the line using the
construction tool. Insert a screenshot of the construction here. Alternatively, construct a
perpendicular line through a point not on the line by hand using a compass and straightedge.
Leave all circle and arc markings.
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b) Construct a perpendicular line through a point on the given line using the construction tool. Insert
a screenshot of the construction here. Alternatively, construct a perpendicular line through a point
on the given line by hand using a compass and straightedge. Leave all circle and arc markings.
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Step 3: Construct an angle and a perpendicular bisector.
a) Construct an angle bisector using the construction tool. Insert a screenshot of the construction
here. Alternatively, construct an angle bisector by hand using a compass and straightedge. Leave
all circle and arc markings.
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b) Construct a perpendicular bisector using the construction tool. Insert a screenshot of the
construction here. Alternatively, construct a perpendicular bisector by hand using a compass and
straightedge. Leave all circle and arc markings.
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