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How to Make a Real Compass

How to Make a Real Compass
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Discover Earth's Magnetic Wonders with a DIY Compass!

This presentation takes students on an interactive journey to create their own working compass. By combining everyday materials with simple scientific principles, this resource introduces students to Earth's magnetic field and how it can be harnessed for navigation.
 

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Reading a Compass
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Curriculum Code: ...
Year Level: Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6
Category: Classroom Displays, Maps
Pages: 3
Pre & Primary Essentials Membership
Reading a Compass
Mapping Skills
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Curriculum Code: VCMMG143, MA2-17MG, ACMMG065, AC9M3SP02, MA2-1WM, MA2-GM-01, MA2-GM-02, MA2-GM-03, MA2-2DS-01, MA2-2DS-02, MA2-2DS-03, ...
Year Level: Year 3
Subject: Mathematics, Measurement, Location & Transformation, Geometric Reasoning
Category: Worksheets
Pages: 1
Mapping Skills
Compass Directions - Presentation
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Curriculum Code: AC9M4SP02, VCMMG172, MA2-1WM, MA2-17MG, ACMMG090, MA2-GM-01, MA2-GM-02, MA2-GM-03, ...
Year Level: Year 4
Subject: Mathematics, Location & Transformation, Geometric Reasoning
Category: Presentations
Pages: 8
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Compass Directions - Presentation
Compass Directions - Student Reference Card
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Curriculum Code: AC9M4SP02, VCMMG172, MA2-1WM, MA2-17MG, ACMMG090, MA2-GM-01, MA2-GM-02, MA2-GM-03, ...
Year Level: Year 4
Subject: Mathematics, Measurement, Location & Transformation, Geometric Reasoning
Category: Resources
Pages: 1
Pre & Primary Essentials Membership
Compass Directions - Student Reference Card
Which Direction Do I Go? Game
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Curriculum Code: AC9M4SP02, VCMMG172, MA2-1WM, MA2-17MG, ACMMG090, MA2-GM-01, MA2-GM-02, MA2-GM-03, ...
Year Level: Year 4
Subject: Mathematics, Measurement, Location & Transformation, Geometric Reasoning
Category: Games & Activities, Resources
Pages: 16
Pre & Primary Essentials Membership
Which Direction Do I Go? Game
Compass Directions - Worksheet
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Curriculum Code: AC9M4SP02, VCMMG172, MA2-1WM, MA2-17MG, ACMMG090, MA2-GM-01, MA2-GM-02, MA2-GM-03, ...
Year Level: Year 4
Subject: Mathematics, Measurement, Location & Transformation, Geometric Reasoning
Category: Worksheets
Pages: 1
Pre & Primary Essentials Membership
Compass Directions - Worksheet
Treasure Island
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Curriculum Code: AC9M4SP02, VCMMG172, MA2-1WM, MA2-17MG, ACMMG090, MA2-GM-01, MA2-GM-02, MA2-GM-03, ...
Year Level: Year 4
Subject: Mathematics, Measurement, Location & Transformation, Geometric Reasoning
Category: Worksheets
Pages: 1
Pre & Primary Essentials Membership
Treasure Island
My Neighborhood
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Curriculum Code: AC9M4SP02, VCMMG172, MA2-1WM, MA2-17MG, ACMMG090, MA2-GM-01, MA2-GM-02, MA2-GM-03, ...
Year Level: Year 4
Subject: Mathematics, Measurement, Location & Transformation, Geometric Reasoning
Category: Worksheets
Pages: 1
Pre & Primary Essentials Membership
My Neighborhood
Compass Directions - Quiz
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Curriculum Code: AC9M4SP02, VCMMG172, MA2-1WM, MA2-17MG, ACMMG090, MA2-GM-01, MA2-GM-02, MA2-GM-03, ...
Year Level: Year 4
Subject: Mathematics, Measurement, Location & Transformation, Geometric Reasoning
Category: Resources
Pages: 25
Pre & Primary Essentials Membership
Compass Directions - Quiz
Compass Directions
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Curriculum Code: AC9M4SP02, VCMMG172, MA2-1WM, MA2-17MG, ACMMG090, MA2-GM-01, MA2-GM-02, MA2-GM-03, ...
Year Level: Year 4
Subject: Mathematics, Measurement, Location & Transformation, Geometric Reasoning
Category: Worksheets
Pages: 1
Pre & Primary Essentials Membership
Compass Directions
Map Directions Maze
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Curriculum Code: AC9M4SP02, VCMMG172, MA2-1WM, MA2-17MG, ACMMG090, MA2-GM-01, MA2-GM-02, MA2-GM-03, ...
Year Level: Year 4
Subject: Mathematics, Measurement, Location & Transformation, Geometric Reasoning
Category: Games & Activities
Pages: 4
Pre & Primary Essentials Membership
Map Directions Maze
Compass Directions - Assessment
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Curriculum Code: AC9M4SP02, VCMMG172, MA2-1WM, MA2-17MG, ACMMG090, MA2-GM-01, MA2-GM-02, MA2-GM-03, ...
Year Level: Year 4
Subject: Mathematics, Measurement, Location & Transformation, Geometric Reasoning
Category: Worksheets
Pages: 1
Pre & Primary Essentials Membership
Compass Directions - Assessment
New 9.0 Curriculum
Maths Unit: Compass Directions
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Curriculum Code: AC9M4SP02, VCMMG172, MA2-1WM, MA2-17MG, ACMMG090, MA2-GM-01, MA2-GM-02, MA2-GM-03, ...
Year Level: Year 4
Subject: Mathematics, Location & Transformation
Category: Resources, Unit Plans
Pages: 13
Primary + Unit Plans Membership
Maths Unit: Compass Directions