How to use a Compass
By: Rebecca Lee
What is a Compass?
A compass is used to find your way. A compass has a magnetic needle, that always points towards the North or South Pole, depending on if you are on the Northern or Southern Hemisphere.
Using a Compass
Compasses in the Northern Hemisphere work a little bit differently then compasses in the Southern Hemisphere. In the Northern Hemisphere the red tip of the needle points towards the North Pole. But, in the Southern Hemisphere the needle always faces the South Pole. So, no matter what direction you're facing the needle of your compass will always face the same direction.
Auora (Northern Lights)
When the rays from the sun follow the magnetic field exploding in the sky, and letting off gases that we see as colorful lights moving in the sky.
The Northern and Southern Hemispheres
Red - Northern
Blue- Southern
Earths Magnetic Field
How to Use a Compass
The Cardinal Directions Geography Song
Also something helpful for using a compass is already knowing your directions:)
The Compass Slide