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Take steps in the right direction. With a short demonstration, a video shows the steps to construct a perpendicular from a line to a point. Using a protractor, the narrator confirms the resulting construction is perpendicular, and then explains how to use the same steps to create a right angle.
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CCSS:
Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
- Ask the class to come up with other methods of constructing the same perpendicular
Classroom Considerations
- Requires a straightedge and a protractor
- Independent practice covers more types of constructions
Pros
- Worksheets include areas to configure the constructions
- Emphasizes the importance of not changing the setting of the compass
Cons
- None