Allow for up to 20 minutes of exploration. More if they look occupied and there is time to spare. So remember we are lost in the forest. Groups are given a needle and magnet. Compass maker strokes the needle 50 times with the magnet.
Magnet is returned and the needle is tested with the hanging bar magnet.
N is labeled by placing black tape on one end of the needle. Groups rotate until all four directions have been covered, end up in original direction they began with. Group will draw a map or write directions using the landmarks they have recorded to find their way from one point in the room to another, must use at least 4 landmarks that are in all 4 directions. Provide each group of children with one pencil and 4 doughnut shaped magnets. Ask them to raise their hands when their group has finished.