Lesson Plan

Construct a Nine-Point Circle

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There are an infinite number of points on a circle; can you find nine of them? After putting together a nine-point circle, pupils use constructions and their knowledge of triangle segments to determine the center of the circle. Learners execute multiple methods to achieve this task.

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CCSS: Designed
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Instructional Ideas
  • Multiple constructions are performed on the same triangle which becomes cluttered; allow pupils to erase as needed
Classroom Considerations
  • Utilizes the construction from lesson #31 in this series
  • Learners should have a strong understanding of the special segments of a triangle and their points of concurrency
Pros
  • Vocabulary is highlighted and used consistently throughout the lesson
Cons
  • The task may be too advanced for the average learner
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