AAr a compass!

Some students have said that they miss understood the homework in regards to making a compass. So here it is again;

1. Go into Google and type 'how to make a compass' , Leane and I just did this and Google found 35 million results, so you should be able to find something to help you.
2. make your compass, and write what you did, how you did it and the results (did it work?)
3. bring in your observations (short journal) to school. If you like you can bring in the compass as well.
4. Hand in your homework.

So, if you find yourself lost in the forest all you need is a needle and a magnet, or a magnetised needle :)

The narrator mentions that you stick the magnet onto the needle and leave it for a day. You can also achieve the same result from rubbing the needle in one direction for about a minute. Just make sure you are rubbing the right way otherwise you might find yourself heading south!