Description
This stainless steel compass is part of a range of magnetic science toys & teaching aids for schools and the home. Use for engaging science at home or in the classroom!
Teaching ideas for the Stainless Steel Compass
- Place several compasses around a magnet to detect the orientation of the magnetic fields.
- Compare the direction of North found by the compass with that of using the Sun & shadows instead.
- Discuss the use of the compass, sextant and star maps in navigation.
- Does the Sun really rise due east of your position?
- Can your students use the compass to complete an orienteering challenge in your school?
- Discuss the difference between true north vs. magnetic north.
- Describe how cycling metal within the Earth’s outer core is likely the cause of the Earth’s magnetic field.
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-Mount Zion Early learning centre – Little Science Big FunI just wanted to pass on how much the staff and students really enjoyed it and how perfect it was to launch our science week activities. The students were enthralled, educated and entertained – a perfect trifecta!
-Caulfield Grammar School – Big Science Big FunThanks so much for presenting at our school on Monday. Our students enjoyed the show.
-Greenvale Primary School – Big Science Big FunFizzics Education curated a thoughtful and hands-on experience for the children, incorporating practical, skill-based learning activities and followed by a science presentation at the end of the event involving liquid nitrogen. This was delivered safely and effectively, capturing both the children and the parents for the duration of the presentation.
-Macquarie Bank – Family Fun DayFizzics Education ran a show today at our school and it was wonderful. He was a great facilitator and the show was age appropriate and well done.
-Mount Zion Early learning centre – Little Science Big Fun