#needleCompass

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NAVIGATION:  Make a Compass with a Needle and Leaf

Forgot or lost your compass? No problem! Grab a leaf, a thin metal wire, a knife or piece of wool and find a puddle of water to make a Needle-Leaf Compass to find your way. Supplies:

Small bowl, or still puddle, of water

Small leaf or piece of paper

Thin metal wire (sewing needle, paperclip, twist-tie, hair/bobby pin, small piece of coat hanger, etc.)

Knife or cloth (wool or silk)

Instructions:

Step 1: Still the water; it should be without ripples or movement.

Step 2: Carefully place the leaf/paper onto the surface of the water, making sure it does not sink or get wet on top.

Step 3: Stroke the needle against another piece of metal or wool or silk clothing fabric 50-100 times in the same direction. This magnetizes the needle.

Step 4: Gently place the needle on top of the floating leaf. The needle will align with the Earth’s natural magnetic field.

Use other direction indicators to confirm that the needle is pointing in the correct direction. [Reference Link] Related Resources: [Video 1]    [Video 2]

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