Geometry for Elementary School/Construction

Coordinates Our tools: Ruler and compasses In this section, we will learn how to construct things. That means drawing things in an accurate way. Before you start Answer these simple questions to check your understanding: What is the angle sum of triangles? What is the difference between a line segment and a line? Apart from being equilateral, what other features do equilateral triangles have? If your answer to any of these questions is know, you should re-read the first part before advancing any further. Table of contents Our tools: Ruler and compasses Constructing equilateral triangle Copying a line segment Copying a triangle Copying an angle Constructing a triangle Why the constructions are not correct? Bisecting an angle Bisecting a segment