Application
Constructions Involving Figures Inscribed in Circles

Construction Manual

a landscape designer working on a project

Knowing how to create and interpret geometric constructions is an important skill in field of landscape design. Pretend that you are the project manager at a new landscape design firm. You notice that the newly hired staff is lacking knowledge of geometric constructions. Before you send the new staff out into the field, they must review geometric constructions. In this assignment, you will create a construction manual that explains the steps for completing each construction.

Your manual should be detailed, easy-to-follow, and provide the correct steps for creating each of the listed constructions. In addition, you should use a compass and straightedge to complete an example of each construction:

Visit the Student Resources section for information about applications you can use to help you with this assignment. Before you begin, review the Construction Manual Checklist to make sure that you include all of the items required for full credit.

 

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