English National Curriculum - Science Science
Mission Objectives
Understand what a compass is and how it works
Understand what the four main compass points are
Explain how a compass works
Enquiry Approach - Problem-solving
Applying prior scientific knowledge to solve problems and answer further questions.
Enquiry Skill - Observing and measuring
Using the senses and taking measurements, using a range of equipment, to make observations about a scientific enquiry.
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Words and meanings to learn
orienteering
a sport where you have to find your way across a route with the aid of a map and compass
magnetic needle
a piece of magnetised steel used as an indicator on the dial of a compass
magnetic north
the point on the Earth that compass needles are attracted to
direction
a course along which someone or something travels
compass
an instrument which shows direction
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Resources: Compasses, clipboards and writing tools.
Core Handout (2): Page 1 is a template with lines for the children to write their instructions. Pages 2 and 3 contain a set of instructions for the children to follow to find the treasure, with a grid and compass points included. Teacher answers are provided on Page 4.
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