Angles with AngLegs

Part 1: Using two AngLegs, form, measure, and record (include labels) the
following angles:
a)
b)
c)
d)

Right angle
Acute angle
Straight angle
Obtuse angle

Part 2: Using a compass and straightedge, draw an angle bisector for each of the
angles above. Identify the congruent angles. Confirm your angle bisector using
another strategy.
How to draw an angle bisector:

Part 3: Draw the following angles then draw an angle bisector for each. Identify
the congruent angles.
a)
b)
c)
d)

170
30
65
120

More Bisectors

Many of the line segments inside a tangram are angle

bisectors (divides an angle into 2 equal parts) and
perpendicular bisectors (divides a line segment into
2 equal parts at a right angle.)
Line segment SQ is an angle bisector because it divides
PSR into 2 equal angles.
is a perpendicular bisector because it divides
angle.
PT

SQ

into 2 equal lengths at a right

You Try:
1. Find another angle bisector and perpendicular bisector in the tangram. How can
you check to be sure?
2. Create a square puzzle by adding lines to your own diagram similar to this one.
Follow these rules:
a) Choose 3 angles of different sizes and draw 3
angle bisectors.
b) Choose 3 line segments and draw 3 perpendicular
bisectors.
c) Do not use a ruler or protractor.
d) Use different colours for angle bisectors and
perpendicular bisectors
How to draw a perpendicular bisector: