Inspiring engineersof the future
Compass
Junior Engineering
This fun project takes a couple of weeks to complete and it very simple to construct. It does not require any special tools, so is therefore a good one at the start of the club in case the toolkit has not yet been delivered.
Key Points
- Simple to construct
- Uses scissors & glue
- Duration 2 weeks
Topics covered
- Introduces Magnetism
- Discusses Earth's Magnetic Field
- Methods of Navigation
- Use of Compass
