Module 42: Basic Geometric Constructions

Lesson Bisecting Line Segment Using a

1 Compass and Straightedge

Definition of Terms:
Instrument Description
Compass A compass is an instrument used to draw circles and arcs. It
consists of two arms for a sharp point and a pencil.

Straightedge A straightedge is an instrument with an edge free from curves. It

is simply straight and is used for sketching straight lines, or
checking the straightness of lines.

What’s In

Activity 1: Reveal Me!

Let’s Find Out: The Italian Mathematician
Let’s Use These Materials: answer sheet and ball pen
Let’s Do It This Way:
a. For easy revealing, mark all the angles presented in figure 1 and
figure 2. The m∠1 and m∠6 are already given.
b. Match box A to box B.
c. In your answer sheet, decode the name of the Italian Mathematician
who invented the geometric and military compass in 1597. Some
boxes are decoded for your guide.

1
In figure 1, m∠1=30º, and in figure 2, m is parallel to n and m∠6=120º.
1. m∠2 8. m∠4 L.120º I.180º
2. m∠5 9. m∠9+ m∠10
3. m∠7 10. m∠3- m∠1
O.150º E. 60º
4. m∠10 11. m∠1+ m∠3
5. m∠11 12. m∠5+ m∠7
6. m∠12 13. m∠6- m∠5 G.30º I.120º
7. m∠3 14. m∠9
I.60º D. 20º

Box A Box B
Write the answer to decode the name of an Italian Mathematician who
invented the geometric and military compass in 1597.

What’s New

Activity 2: Divide Me!

Let’s Find Out: Equal Parts
Let’s Use These Materials: answer sheet and ball pen
Let’s Do It This Way:
a. Perform the indicated task in each figure
b. Write the answer in your answer sheet. Number 1 is done for
you.
Figure Task
1. Rope Draw a rope in a form of a line and divide it
into two equal parts.

Pie Draw a pie in a form of a circle and divide it

2. into 4 equal parts horizontally or vertically.
(Your turn!)
Pizza Draw a pizza in a form of a triangle and
3. divide it into two equal parts vertically.
(Your turn!)