Master Chapter 8 Class 6 - Playing with Constructions (Ganita Prakash) with comprehensive NCERT Solutions, Practice Questions, MCQs, Sample Papers, Case Based Questions, and Video lessons.
Start Learning NowWelcome to Chapter 8, Playing with Constructions, from your Class 6 Maths book, Ganita Prakash.
This chapter is all about drawing shapes. But instead of drawing freehand, we are going to learn how to draw them perfectly using mathematical tools. "Construction" in geometry means to draw shapes accurately using only a ruler (or straightedge) and a compass.
This chapter is a hands-on exploration of how these simple tools allow us to create precise and beautiful figures, from simple artwork to complex geometric shapes.
We will start with the very basics of using our tools and build up to constructing complex figures step-by-step.
Using a Compass: You will learn the primary function of a compass: to draw a perfect circle. We will explore the key concepts of a circle's centre (the fixed point) and its radius (the distance from the centre to any point on the circle).
Creating Artwork: We'll see how this single tool can be used to create all kinds of artwork, like the "Wavy Wave" or a "Person," by drawing parts of circles, known as arcs.
Properties of Squares and Rectangles: We will review the precise definitions of two key shapes:
Rectangle: A 4-sided figure where opposite sides are equal and all four angles are $90^{\circ}$.
Square: A special rectangle where all four sides are equal and all four angles are $90^{\circ}$.
Constructing Squares and Rectangles: You will learn the formal, step-by-step methods to draw these shapes with complete accuracy. We will learn to construct them given different pieces of information, such as:
The length of their sides (e.g., a square with a 6 cm side).
The length of one side and a diagonal (e.g., a rectangle with a 5 cm side and a 7 cm diagonal).
Finding Points with a Compass: This is the most important skill in the chapter. You will learn how to use a compass to find a precise location. This includes:
Finding a point at a specific distance from another point (by drawing an arc).
Finding a point that is equidistant (the same distance) from two other points by drawing two intersecting arcs. We will use this exact technique to build the roof of the "House" figure.
This chapter is about thinking like an engineer or an architect. It’s a very practical, hands-on chapter, and the best way to learn is by doing. At Teachoo, we break down every single construction into clear, easy-to-follow steps so you can master these skills.
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