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This Hexagon Inscribed Within a Circle instructional video also includes:
Mark off the length of the radius around the circle. Using a compass, the presenter shows how to construct a regular hexagon in a circle. Pupils see how triangles formed in the hexagon are equilateral, allowing for the construction to happen.
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Instructional Ideas
- Review the measures of interior angles of a hexagon and how to determine the triangles are equilateral
Classroom Considerations
- Individuals need to have a compass and straightedge
- Class members should know how to measure a distance using a compass
Pros
- Provides an explanation of what to look for if the construction is not the same
- Includes opportunities to practice
Cons
- None