Shape 

Copyright David & Cynthia Thomas, 2009

Naming, Describing, and Constructing Polygons--Directed Activity: Constructing a Square

Focus

Two methods for constructing a square.

Technologies

The Geometers Sketchpad and model 3_FoldSquare.gsp

Background

Figure 3.2 suggests two methods for constructing a square using paper-folding and The Geometers Sketchpad.

Using paper-folding

Using The Geometers Sketchpad

Figure 3.2: Constructing a Square

Tasks

- Fold a sheet of notebook paper to create a square. 

- Construct a square using The Geometers Sketchpad.