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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 »
- Grade Range
- 3rd - 4th
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Students define some boating terms and identify magnetic north, true north and magnetic fields. They compensate to transfer compass readings to a map. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 12th
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Students identify and describe the difference between the magnetic north pole and true north. They consider why sailors could not steer a straight course to the New World from the Old. 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 »
- Grade Range
- 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
- 7th - 8th
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Students practice using compass and calibrate their own pace, take field measurements of pre-set course with compass and pace, convert measurements into map, using angles and vectors, and make composite class map by adjusting different scales and orientations of maps. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 5th
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Students brainstorm answers to the question why compasses point north. In groups, they use introduce the needle to the different ends of the magnet. They place the needles in a styroform disk and record their results in their journal to answer the initial question. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 3rd - 5th
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Students practice using a compass for directions. They use a compass to set and walk a designated course. In addition, they discuss careers and recreation that utilize a compass. Full Review »
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