Drawing geometric objects to scale is very useful in many professional fields. Architects, engineers, model-makers, and artists are just a few of the professionals who use geometry in their everyday lives to design their work. In this module, you will learn about the techniques used to draw various geometric objects. You will practice using new tools, including a compass and a straight edge, for these models, which are called constructions. Grab a pencil and begin designing.
Getting Started
Before you begin exploring constructions, draw a scale model sketch of your bedroom as accurately as you can. Include the furniture and how it is arranged in the room. How easy was it to draw? What instruments did you use to help you draw your sketch? Key Vocabulary
To view the definitions for these key vocabulary terms, visit the course glossary.
bisect
compass
congruent
construction
endpoint
inscribed
midpoint
perpendicular bisector
segment
straightedge
tangent
transversal