University of Colorado
University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Magnet and Compass
Ever wonder how a compass worked to point you to the Arctic? Explore the interactions between a compass and bar magnet, and then add the earth and find the surprising answer.
Other
Childu: Compass:over the Edge
Do you know what a 'compass rose' is? Follow this interactive animation to learn how to use a magnetic compass properly. Easy to understand; aimed for younger students.
Online Learning Haven
Finding Your Way: How to Read a Compass
A great explanation on what a compass is and how to read one. After the explanation, a step-by-step guide to drawing your own compass is given.
National High Magnetic Field Laboratory
Magnet Academy: Making a Compass
A well illustrated activity where students make a simple compass. Includes facts about compasses.
National High Magnetic Field Laboratory
Magnet Academy: Make a Compass
Learn how to make a simple compass right at home. [1 min, 21 secs]
Other
Map Zone: Compasses and Directions
Sharpen map skills by exploring these map pages. Learn about the compass rose, different norths, and how to use a compass.
Read Works
Read Works: Electric and Magnetic Forces and the Modern Day Compass
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about how a compass works using electromagnetic force. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Traditional Compass Construction: Angle Bisector Using Cabri
Use Cabri Jr. and the Compass command to complete the actual construction - pencil, paper, and compass process.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Compass Skills Scavenger Hunt
During this lesson students take a reading with a compass and use the compass to reach multiple checkpoints. Students also demonstrate their knowledge by locating specific coordinates that spell out a phrase.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Measurement of Compass Orientations of Rock Fractures
In this field activity, learners measure rock fractures with a geologic compass and formulate a hypothesis to explain the origin of the fractures.
Mangahigh
Mangahigh: Shape: Use Compass Directions
Test your knowledge of navigating with a compass.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Plix: Compass Poles: Earth's Magnetic Field
[Free Registration/Login Required] A site containing an animation of a compass and a short quiz over the topic.
Common Sense Media
Common Sense Media: Digital Compass
Explore digital dilemmas and make good (and not-so-good) decisions. Teaches students the fundamentals of digital citizenship through a choose-your-own-path interactive game. An educator's guide is available on the main digitalcompass.org...
American Museum of Natural History
American Museum of Natural History: O Logy: Stuff to Do: Create a Compass
Step-by-step illustrated instructions for building a compass and testing its accuracy.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Compass Constructions
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart provides the basic step-by-step guidance for making congruent constructions using a compass and a ruler.
Florida State University
Florida State University: Molecular Expressions: Magnetic Fields and Compass Orientation
Simulate the creation of an induced magnetic field through the use of a simple electric circuit. An interactive demonstration is included.
Sumanas
Sumanas Inc: Life: The Science of Biology: Time Compensated Solar Compass
How do birds know what direction to fly when they fly south for the winter? This tutorial explains circadian rhythm using an experiment performed with pigeons.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Map and Compass Lab
Science Scope article presents an activity on topography and land masses that helps students learn about scientific inquiry. Students also practice making and interpreting scale drawings and learning about computation, estimation and new...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Asu Compass for Courage: Module 4: Digital Activity Stand Up Game (Grades 3 5)
This game offers students Grades 3-5 a chance to read and discuss different situations and consider how they would handle each using the practice using S.A.F.E. to be assertive. Play online within PBS LearningMedia or select the download...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Asu Compass for Courage: Module 2: s.w.a.p. Student Practice Challenge
Situation or worry requires students to develop an action thought (S.W.A.P.) for a variety of sample scenarios provided.
Other
Geoscience Australia: Map Reading Guide: How to Use Topographic Maps [Pdf]
A topographic map can be challenging to read. This guide explains how to decipher one and how to use a magnetic compass to orient yourself to the landscape. It also explains how to use GPS coordinates.
University of Colorado
University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Magnets and Electromagnets
Explore the interactions between a compass and bar magnet. Discover how to use a battery and wire to make a magnet.
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