Paper Plate Origami

A hands-on activity where students construct inscribed regular polygons in a circle using models. Through guided questions, students will discover how to divide a model (paper plate) into 3, 4, and 6 parts. Using folding, a straightedge, and a compass, they will construct an equilateral triangle, a square, and a regular hexagon in their circles.
Resource ID#: 71773 Type: Lesson Plan
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General Information

Subject(s): Mathematics
Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Document Camera, Computer for Presenter, Computers for Students, Internet Connection, Interactive Whiteboard, LCD Projector, Microsoft Office, GeoGebra Free Software (Download the Free GeoGebra Software)
Instructional Time: 1 Hour(s) 30 Minute(s)
Keywords: inscribed regular polygons, construction activity, circle, hexagon, compass, straight-edge(ruler), geometric constructions, perimeter, circumference, area, dimensional ratios
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Problem-Solving Task
Resource Collection: FCR-STEMLearn Geometry

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