Construct Regular Polygons Inside Circles

Students will be able to demonstrate that they can construct, using the central angle method, an equilateral triangle, a square, and a regular hexagon, inscribed inside a circle, using a compass, straightedge, and protractor. They will use worksheets to master the construction of each polygon, one inside each of three different circles. As an extension to this lesson, if computers with GeoGebra are available, the students should be able to perform these constructions on computers as well.
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Subject(s): Mathematics
Grade Level(s): 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Computers for Students, Internet Connection, Interactive Whiteboard, LCD Projector, Microsoft Office, GeoGebra Free Software (Download the Free GeoGebra Software)
Instructional Time: 50 Minute(s)
Keywords: construct, circle, polygon, equilateral triangle, hexagon, square, regular, central angle, triangle, inscribed, GeoGebra
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan
Resource Collection: FCR-STEMLearn Geometry

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