Geometry Construction Project Guidlines

I. You may work alone or with 1 (one) partner.

II. Choose the constructions you would like to complete from the
list below.
III. Create a rough draft of all CONSTRUCTIONS on lined paper.
IV. Create a final draft where you record how you decided to make
the construction in words, and show the construction using
colored pencil markings. You may only have 2 (two) final draft
constructions per page using the template below.
V. Assemble your portfolio with the rough draft constructions
grouped in order in the front, and your final draft constructions
with written analysis at the back.
VI. Present your portfolio with a COVER PAGE on time or early. NO
LATE PROJECTS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
VII. Look to the examples posted on the walls for ideas on how to get
started.
VIII. Be sure to meet all the criteria listed below.

 a compass is used
 a straightedge is used
 no freehand lines or freehand arcs
 the drawing is clean
 templates used
 compass “marks” and arcs are evident and marked in different
colors
 all constructions are presented in a portfolio

This project is due on:_________________________

 Rubric:
Rough Written Final Neatness and
Requirements
Grade /

Constructions
Number of
Draft Analysis Constructions Presentation

A 31-35 Shows all All steps Only 2 per No stray marks

markings are page on or smudges on
and are conveyed template using final draft and
complete clearly and differentcolors portfolio are in
in order for each correct order.
different mark
B 26- Show All steps Only 2 per No stray marks
30 most are page on or smudges on
markings conveyed template using final draft, but
and are clearly out only one color portfolio are
complete of order on construction not in order.
C 21-25 Show all Not all Stray marks or
markings steps are smudges on
and are given, but final draft and
incomplete given steps portfolio are in
are in order.
order
D 16-20 Show Not all Stray marks or
most steps are smudges on
markings given, and final draft and
and are steps are portfolio are
incomplete out of not in order.
order
 Geometry Constructions

1. Adding Line Segments

2. Subtracting Line Segments
3. Adding Angles
4. Subtracting Angles
5. Constructing Congruent Angles
6. Multiplication of Angles
7. Square
8. Rectangle
9. Hexagon
10. Octagon
11. Equilateral Triangle
12. Scalene Triangle
13. Isosceles Acute Triangle
14. Isosceles Right Triangle
15. Right Trapezoid
16. Isosceles Trapezoid
17. Constructing a Line Perpendicular through a Point
18. Constructing a Line Perpendicular through a Point Not On the
Line
19. Constructing a Line Parallel to Another Line
20. Constructing Two Parallel Lines with a Transversal
21. Geometric Mean
22. Triangle Inscribed in a Circle
23. Bisecting an Angle (Angle Bisector Conjecture)
24. Perpendicular Bisector of a Segment
25. Finding the Center of a Circle
26. Inscribing a Square in a Circle
27. Constructing a Tangent to a Circle
28. Constructing a Triangle from Three Line Segments
29. Constructing a 30-60-90 Triangle
30. Constructing a 45-45-90 Triangle
31. Dividing any Segment into Congruent Parts
32. Constructing the Perpendicular Bisector of a Triangle
33. Constructing the Median of a Triangle
34. Constructing the Altitude of a Triangle
35. Constructing the Angle Bisector of a Triangle
36. Median Concurrency (Centroid Conjecture)
37. Altitude Concurrency (Orthocenter)
38. Perpendicular Bisector Concurrency (Circumcenter Conjecture)
39. Angle Bisector Concurrency (Incenter Conjecture)
40. The Nine Point Circle
41. Perpendicular Bisectors of Two Chords Producing the Center of
a Circle
42. Constructing the Midpoint of a Segment WITHOUT a
Straightedge (Use the straightedge first to make the segment!
Use only the compass.)
Written Analysis: (Good Example) #11 Equilateral triangle.
I constructed a segment, used my compass to create equal arcs with that
segment, and drew new segments where the arcs intersected.

Construction:

Written Analysis: (Poor Example) #11 Equilateral Triangle.

I made a triangle that looks like the sides are the same.

Constructions:
Written Analysis :

Construction:

Written Analysis:

Constructions: