Constructing a Regular Hexagon Using a Compass Step 1 –. Draw a Circle

Constructing a Regular Hexagon Using a Compass Step 1 –. Draw a Circle

Mathematics Homework Set: 12th June 2017 Due: 23rd June 2017 Name Class Year 6 Geometry – mathematical drawing. Please let your class teacher know if you require any resources to complete this activity at home. Time suggested: 1 hour This is my own work: YES / NO Step 1 Step 1 –. Draw a circle with a radius of 5cm. Constructing You will need: a regular Ruler hexagon Compass using a Sharp pencil compass Coloured pencils Step 2 Step 2 – Move the compass point to the edge of the circle. Move it towards the top of the circle and make an arc where the pencil meets the edge. Do not change the angle or settings of the compass. Step 3 Step 3 – Move the compass point around the circle marking the remaining edges so that the circle now has 6 points that are equidistant. Step 4 Step 4 – Join the 6 points together using a ruler to create a regular hexagon. Step 5 Step 5 – Join the diagonal points to create 6 equilateral triangles. Step 6 Step 6 – complete a repeated pattern inside each triangle as you have already worked on in class with our ‘curves of pursuit’ week. Used coloured pencils if you wish. House point http://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-complex-geometry-of-islamic-design-eric- Challenge broug#watch Using the information on the website mentioned, plan and construct your own geometric masterpiece. Geometric artwork is everywhere but there are some particularly good examples associated with Islamic design/patterns as seen in the video. Your final artwork will be awarded a maximum of 5 house points dependent on your hard work and creativity. .

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