Instructional Video6:35
Corbett Maths

Perpendicular Bisector

8th - 11th Standards
Where should the statue be located? The resource explains how to use a compass and straight-edge to construct the perpendicular bisector of a line segment. Using an exam question, the narrator models how to solve an application problem...
Instructional Video3:47
Real Engineering

Why Are I-Beams Shaped Like an I?

9th - Higher Ed
There's a reason why they're called I-beams. A short Real Engineering video describes why I-beams are in the shape of an I. It considers how the beam achieves maximum bending load with the least amount of material.
Instructional Video
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Geometry: Ca Geometry: Pythagorean Theorem, Compass Constructions

9th - 10th Standards
This video tutorial demonstrates solutions to problems #51-55 of the California Geometry released state test questions. Problems address proving and using the Pythagorean theorem and compass constructions. [12:35]
Instructional Video
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Geometry: Ca Geometry: Compass Construction

9th - 10th Standards
Demonstrates solutions to problems #56-60 of the California Geometry released state test questions. Problems address compass constructions, slope of perpendicular lines, and using the distance formula. [12:49]
Instructional Video
Virtual Nerd

Virtual Nerd: Construct Equilateral Triangle and Square Inscribed in a Circle

9th - 10th Standards
Two videos on geometric constructions. One explains how to construct an equilateral triangle using a ruler and compass. The second describes how to draw a square using a compass and a straightedge.