Make Your Own Compass!

Squeaks is late to the lab because he was testing his new magnet by the river. The narrator explains how a compass works and guides Squeaks in making one using a needle, magnet, and foil. They discuss Earth's magnetism and how it affects compass needles. The video concludes with plans to get Squeaks a more portable compass.

What is the primary function of a compass?

• To calculate distance

• To indicate direction

• To tell time

• To measure temperature

Which of the following items is NOT needed to make a simple compass?

• A sewing needle

• A clear container of water

• A battery

• A piece of aluminum foil

What happens to the needle after rubbing it with a magnet?

• It becomes magnetized

• It becomes heavier

• It dissolves in water

• It changes color

What are the two ends of a magnet called?

• East and West

• Top and Bottom

• Left and Right

• North and South

Why does a compass needle point north?

• Due to the sun's position

• Due to Earth's magnetic poles

• Because of the wind direction

• Because of Earth's gravitational pull

Where is Earth's North magnetic pole actually located?

• In the center of the Earth

• At the equator

• In the geographic South

• In the geographic North

What allows the magnetized needle to freely spin and align with Earth's magnetic field?

• The shape of the needle

• The weight of the needle

• The foil and water setup

• The color of the needle