Compass Follows a Magnet

Compass needle turns toward the magnet. Ask students to predict what will happen. Move magnet around compass from a distance. Key idea: A compass is a small magnet that aligns with the strongest nearby field. Ask: Is a compass needle a magnet too? Safety and cleanup: Keep strong magnets away from devices. https://www.google.com/search?q=%22Compass+Follows+a+Magnet%22+science+demonstration+experiment