Giving Figures a Name

Get a Math Book and Open up to Pg. 463. Using Example 1 as a guide complete the following task. 

Get a piece of White Computer Paper

At the Top, Title the Paper, Naming Geometric Figures

Step 1- Draw a straight line that measures 4 inches with two points.

  • Name the Two points W & K.
  • Points are named with a capital letter.

Step 2- Using a protractor measure a 30 degree angle between Points W & K.

  • Name the vertex of this angle point T & the End of the Segment that forms this angle point H.

Step 3- Name the four different Line segments that you have just formed.

  • You Name a segment by it's endpoints.

Step 4- Write Five other names for WK.

  • Although there is one line pictured it has several other names.

Step 5- Name Five Different Rays pictured on your paper.

  • The First letter names the end point of the Ray.

Step 6- When you're done, Place this in your Geometry Folder & Move On to Task 5.

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