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- Grade Range
- 4th - 5th
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Students create a compass and investigate properties of magnetism. They explain compasses work because of magnetism. They explain that it is possible to magnetize an iron or steel object by stroking it with a magnet. Full Review »
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- 4th - 7th
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Students examine the use a compass rose on a map, in the classroom, and in everyday life. They locate their cardinal directions and intermediate directions on maps. Full Review »
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- 5th
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Students construct a water compass to investigate the effects of Earth's magnetic field and other sources of magnetism. They predict, observe and draw conclusions from their investigation. Full Review »
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- 5th
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Students explore the components of a compass and how it is utilized to determine geographical directions. The magnetic field of Earth and the magnet used to magnetize the needle used in the experiment are compared and contrasted in this lesson. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 6th - 8th
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Students triangulate using a compass, topographical (topo) map and view of outside landmarks. They take a field trip to another location away from school and mark discernable landmarks (like mountains or radio towers) and changes in elevation (to illustrate the topographical features). Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 6th - 8th
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Students demonstrate how to take bearings using a compass. In pairs, they select objects in the classroom then write down its first initial and bearing. They exchange papers and try to disciver their partner's object. Full Review »
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- Higher Ed
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Students, who are teachers, discover how to make box and water compass in their classrooms. They describe the scientific principles that are involved in making and using a compass. Full Review »
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- 7th
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Students participate in learning how to use a compass. They practice finding the bearing of an object, how to set a bearing, and how to use their compass to complete several different courses. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 7th
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Students explore how to use a compass and how to interpret topographic maps. They gain experience in using information provided to successfully navigate or find their way in the environment. Students survey the environment around them using a compass and a topographic map. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 4th - 6th
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Students, after reading the book, "Caesar: On Deaf Ears," explore what "compassion" means and how to make compassionate choices in life. They analyze the problems in the novel as well as search to find solutions to the problem. In addition, they assess that compassion is the same for both people and animals. Full Review »
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