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Magnetic Fields and Navigation
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Planning & Materials
For this lesson, you’ll prep 4 activities to learn about compasses and navigation. For the hidden treasure map activity, you’ll need a buddy to test your work. The printable materials should be cut out before you start the lesson.
Activity durations vary based on learning pace, depth of exploration, and potential side quests. The following are approximate times for planning:
| Lesson Section | Approximate Time |
|---|---|
| Discussion | 10 minutes |
| Video | How Do Compasses Work? | 7 minutes |
| Experiment | Make Your Own Compass | 10-15 minutes + questions and journal time |
| Video | Earth’s Magnetic Field | 7 minutes |
| Activity | Compass Rose | 5-10 minutes + questions and journal time |
| Activity | Hidden Treasure Map | 15-20 minutes |
| Research | Magnetoreception | Varies |
| Item | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Bottle cap or thick paper cut into a small circle | 1 |
| Bowl (small) | 1 |
| Compass (may use smartphone) | 1 |
| Glue or tape | 1 |
| Magnet | 1 |
| Needle | 1 |
| Paper | 1 |
| Pen | 1 |
| Random items (treasures) to hide | Variety |
| Scissors | 1 |
| Water | 1 cup |
| Optional: Colored Markers | Variety |