A compass is a navigation tool that shows direction (north, south, east, or west). They have been used for many years by people trying to find their way. In this activity, you will get to make a compass and explore why they need magnets to work.
The Saskatchewan Science Centre Online! Check out our hilarious and educational web series “SSCTV”, find downloadable resources, explore other cool science links, and tune into the live BUBOCam!