Constructing an angle or triangle

using a Protractor, Ruler and

Pencil.
L.I. We are learning to construct an angle or
triangle using a protractor, ruler and pencil when
we are given measurements to work from.
Constructing an angle.
Step 1: Read the instructions.

Instructions
Make an angle of 50
Constructing an Angle
Step 2 : Begin by ruling a horizontal line.
Constructing an Angle
Step 3 : Place centre of Protractor at one end
of line
Constructing an Angle
Step 4 : Mark 50 at edge of protractor.
X
Constructing an Angle
Step 5 : Rule line from end
of first line to the mark.
X
Constructing an Angle
Step 6 : Label angle that you have created.
X
50
Now try for yourself
1. Create a 45 angle
2. Create a 90 angle
3. Create a 75 angle
4. Create a 30 angle
5. Create a 53 angle
6. Create a 120 angle
7. Create a 133 angle
8. Create a 17 angle
9. Create a 101 angle
10. Create a 5 angle


When you have
finished swap with
a partner to measure
and mark
Constructing a Triangle.
Step 1: Read the instructions.

Instructions
Make a triangle, 1 side is 7 cm long, 1 side is 4
cm long and there is an angle of 45 .
Step 2 : Begin by ruling a line that is equal to
the longer length.
Constructing a Triangle.
Constructing a Triangle
Step 3 : Place centre of Protractor at one end
of line
Constructing a Triangle
Step 4 : Mark 45 at edge of protractor.
X
Constructing a Triangle
Step 5 : Put 0cm mark on same
end of line and line up with
45 mark.
X
Constructing a Triangle
Step 6 : Rule a 4cm line along
the ruler.
X
Constructing a Triangle
Step 7 : Using the ruler connect end of 4cm
line with other end of the 7cm line to
complete the triangle.
X
Constructing a Triangle
Step 8 : Label the lines and angles that you
were given measurements for.
X
7cm
4cm
45
Now try for yourself
1. Create a triangle with one side 5 cm, one side 10 cm
and an angle of 45 .
2. Create a triangle with one side 7 cm, one side 8 cm
and an angle of 30 .
3. Create a triangle with one side 4 cm, one side 9 cm
and an angle of 50 .
4. Create a triangle with one side 2 cm, one side 7 cm
and an angle of 80 .
5. Create a triangle with one side 6 cm, one side 9 cm
and an angle of 15 .


When you have finished swap with
a partner to measure and mark