Compass Follows a Magnet
Compass needle turns toward the magnet.
Teaching & key ideas
What you do: Move magnet around compass from a distance.
What students see: Compass needle turns toward the magnet.
Why it works: A compass is a small magnet that aligns with the strongest nearby field.
Question to ask: Is a compass needle a magnet too?
Lesson flow
Predict → demonstrate → observe → briefly explain → ask: Is a compass needle a magnet too?