Magnets and Compasses
by Anonymous
Move a magnet around the compass and flip its poles to see when the needle is attracted and when it is repelled.
About this app
Magnets and Compasses is an interactive science activity for exploring how magnetic poles affect a compass needle. Move a magnet around the compass, adjust its distance, and flip its poles to observe attraction, repulsion, and the needle’s return toward north. Additional activities show that cutting a bar magnet leaves both N and S poles on every piece, while a quiz game asks learners to predict whether two magnets will attract or repel.
Use cases
- Elementary students learning about magnets and magnetic poles
- Teachers demonstrating compass behavior in a science lesson
- Families exploring attraction and repulsion through guided activities
- Learners practicing predictions about magnetic interactions
Features
- Adjustable magnet position and distance around an interactive compass
- Button to flip the magnet’s N and S poles
- Cut-and-rejoin activity that displays pieces and their poles
- Attract-or-repel prediction game with feedback and streak stars
- Guided missions covering compass movement, magnet cutting, and pole interactions