Description

A compass is a tool to find direction.  A simple compass is a magnetic needle, mounted on a pin.  The needle can spin freely, but always points along the Earth’s magnetic line, towards magnetic north.  Using the Compass 3 Part Cards, a magnetized pin; and a bit of patience; you can make your own compass.

The earth’s magnetic poles are not the same as the geographic North and South poles.  The geographic poles are found at the very top and bottom of a globe, but the magnetic poles float freely nearby.  This means that a compass user has to make adjustments to find true north.  (Courtesy Britannica Kids, read more…)

Features of the Compass 3 Part Cards

• the direct objective for the Child, is to
  • learn the correct nomenclature of the various points on a compass
• indirectly, the Child
  • develops an understanding of direction
  • learns how to read a compass
  • gains an understanding of reading a map
• support material, aligned to the Montessori geography curriculum

Contents of Compass 3 Part Cards

• 8 sets of classified cards depicting the main directions found on a compass face
• each set has a control, mute and label
• cards stored in an A6 transparent, plastic envelope for storing on the shelf

We sell the orienteering compass and book in the photograph separately.

Size

• control card – 13.5cm x 9cm / (5¼” x 3½”)
• plastic envelope – 18cm x 13cm x 1cm / (7″ x 5″ x ¼”)

Related Products

• The orienteering compass is a perfect resource for the Child who wants to learn how to read a map.
• The First Geography Encyclopedia contains lots of useful information relating to reading maps, tips, and activities for the Child.
• Topography 3-part cards will introduce the Child to the various forms of topography.

Further Reading and Resources

1. Kids learn how to use a compass by the Britannica Kids.com