Geometry Use groups of 4. Materials: Straightedges, protractors

Letter Perfect

As you can see from the letters below, there is more than one way to make a letter of the alphabet. The style, or typeface, of the small g on the left is Helvetica. The typeface of the small g on the right is New Baskervile.

Each group member creates his or her own typeface. To form each letter, construct segments that are congruent to one or both segments and the angle shown below. Make capital letters only. (Note: You may make the rays of angles congruent to shorter than rays NM and NO.) Each group member should share his or her completed typeface with the other group members.