Floating Needle Compass
Little Experiments

Floating Needle Compass

A grown-up magnetizes a sewing needle, it floats on a slice of cork – and slowly turns to point north.

Time
20 min
Age
7–12 years
Energy
Calm
Where
At home

The Earth behaves like a giant, weak magnet, and a magnetized needle that can turn freely lines up with it – just like the compasses sailors used for centuries. Testing it again and again teaches kids to check a result before they believe it.

The steps are in the app

Step-by-step instructions, tips and an easier and a harder version are waiting in the Hopsa app – along with 300 more ideas matched to your kids’ ages.

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