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CONSTRUCTIONS
Day 2
OBJECTIVE
Students will be able to complete the basics steps of geometric constructions
and know how to properly use a compass and straightedge.
STANDARDS
Common Core Geometry: Congruence
Make geometric constructions.
12. Make formal geometric constructions with a variety of tools and methods (compass
and straightedge, string, reflective devices, paper folding, dynamic geometric software,
etc.). 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.

ISTE Technology Standards:
1. Creativity and Innovation
Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative
products and processes using technology.
a. Apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products, or processes
b. Create original works as a means of personal or group expression
2. Communication and Collaboration
Students use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively,
including at a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of
others.
a. Interact, collaborate, and publish with peers, experts, or others employing a variety of
digital environments and media
b. Communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a variety
of media and formats
PREPARATION
The teacher should become familiar with sound effect websites such as
FreeSound.org. Students will be divided into groups. Each group will need access to an
iPad or class computer.
Students should also be prepared to bring a compass and straightedge to class.
These materials should have known at the beginning of the yeah that these tools will be
necessary.
GUIDED INSTRUCTION STUDENT WORK
Teach students how to properly use tools
such as a compass and straightedge.
Begin with basic steps of geometric
Students will practice using constructions
materials and create lines, circles and
arcs.
constructions including drawing line
segments and arcs.
Divide students into groups of 4. This
can be done by proximity. Provide each
group with one iPad to share.
To help students remember various
steps to constructions, students should
create hand movements associated with
different drawings. For example drawing
an arc with in the air to associate with
drawing arcs.
Help students find free to use sound
effects using a website such as
Freesound.org.
Use sound effects to associate with arcs,
lines, perpendicular lines and angles.
The sound effects should also
correspond to the hand movements
students created.


Students will move into groups of four
keeping their materials for practicing
constructions.
Students will create hand movements
within their groups.




Students will find sound effects to
associate with their hand movements.

Students will continue to find sound
effects in groups of 4 to associate with
constructions. Students will practice
describing constructions through hand
motions and sound effects.

STUDENT PRODUCTS
Students will practice making constructions at home by completing the worksheet
found below.
Students will turn in the hard copy the following day but will also scan or take a
photograph of their work and post it to their Pinterest.
ADDITIONAL MATERIALS
Compass
Straightedge
Computer, Tablet
Internet access
FreeSound.org or other free sound effect website.

ASSESSMENT RUBRIC
Post Rubri cs
12 poi nts
possi bl e
1 2 3
Descri pti on
Grammar
Posts do not have any
description.
Post includes
incomplete,
description with two
Post includes a
complete description
including assignment
or more grammatical
errors or typos.
title and date. One or
no grammatical errors
or typos.
Compl eti on
Posted work was not
complete.
Posted work was
complete but posted
1-2 days late.
Posted work was
complete and posted
on time.

ASSESSMENT RUBRIC
Constructi ons
Rubri c
12 poi nts
possi bl e
1 2 3 4
Neatness
Constructions
are turned in
neatly, no
rips or
damage to
the paper.
Name, period
and date are
written clearly
on the page
and turned in
on time.

Constructions
are turned in
with minimal
damage. 1-2
erasures or
corrections
are visible
but not
obstructive to
viewing the
constructions.
Name, period
and date are
written clearly
on the page
and turned in
no more than
a day late.
Constructions
are turned in
with some
damage. 3-4
erasures or
corrections
are visible
and
obstructive to
viewing the
constructions.
Name, period
and date are
written on the
page and
turned in 2-3
days late.
Constructions
are turned in
with damage.
4-5 erasures
or corrections
are visible
and
obstructive to
viewing the
constructions.
Name, period
and date are
not written
on the page
and turned in
4 days late.
Constructi ons
All steps of the
constructions
are clearly
marked and
neatly drawn.
1 or 2 of the
steps to the
constructions
are missing
but the
construction is
3 or 4 of the
steps to the
constructions
are missing
but the
5 or 6 of the
steps to the
constructions
are missing
but the
construction is
Constructions
are accurately
drawn and
done with a
straightedge
and compass.

accurate.
Constructions
are accurately
drawn and
done with a
straightedge
and compass.
construction is
accurate.
Constructions
are accurately
drawn and
done with a
straightedge
and compass.

accurate.
Constructions
are not
accurately
drawn and
were not done
with a
straightedge
and compass.

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