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      • The needle in a compass is made of magnetised metal, usually iron, placed on a pivot or pin, and suspended in liquid (usually some kind of mineral oil or white spirit) so it can freely turn. The compass' needle can detect the magnetic field of the Earth and faces the Magnetic North, when held level in your hand.
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  3. www.twinkl.co.uk › teaching-wiki › compassWhat is a Compass? How Does it Work? - Teaching Wiki - Twinkl

    The resource gives children a map of a general school with areas included like the staff room, main hall, field and several classrooms. The children can use the compass to work out and practise directional language, including North-west, south-east, to get to their destinations.

  4. kids.britannica.com › kids › articlecompass - Kids | Britannica Kids | Homework Help

    A compass works because Earth is a huge magnet. A magnet has two main centers of force, called poles—one at each end. Lines of magnetic force connect these poles. Bits of metal near a magnet always arrange themselves along these lines. A compass needle acts like these bits of metal.

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  6. sciencing.com › teach-children-how-use-compassHow to Teach Children How to Use a Compass - Sciencing

    Mar 13, 2018 · Children can learn the basics of maps and the four cardinal directions as you show them how a compass works. Once they are comfortable with the basics, they can begin to learn how to take a bearing and navigate across terrain with a compass.

  7. www.explainthatstuff.com › how-compasses-workHow does a magnetic compass work? - Explain that Stuff

    Aug 29, 2023 · How do compasses work? Magnetism is one of the first bits of science we learn in school and just about the first thing we discover is that "like poles repel, unlike poles attract." In other words, if you hold two bar magnets so their north poles are almost touching, they'll push away from one another; if you turn one of the magnets around so ...

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  8. www.education.com › article › how-does-compass-workHow Does a Compass Work? | Science project - Education.com

    How does a compass work? What's a magnetic field? Kids will build their own compass at home to find the answers in this great science fair project idea.

  9. www.bbc.co.uk › bitesize › topicsHow to make a magnetic compass guide for KS3 physics students ...

    Learn how to make a magnetic compass from everyday objects with this guide for KS3 physics students aged 11-14 from BBC Bitesize.

  10. www.brighthubeducation.com › lesson-plans-grades-3How to Use a Compass - Lesson Plan and Activities

    This article explains how to use a compass and includes lesson plans and tips on how to teach this concept to elementary school students.

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