Compass in a Cup Materials

Turn an ordinary drinking cup into a compass. It will detect and display the presence of the magnetic field that surrounds the earth. Sounds mystical, but it isn't. Don't throw out your GPS.

Demo Pack includes: 1 1"x2" index card, 1 sewing needle or dress pin, 12" thread, 12-oz plastic cup, 1 book magnet, 1 compass, 1 craft stick

Study Group Pack includes: 4 1"x2" index cards, 4 sewing needles or dress pins, 4 12" threads, 4 12-oz plastic cups, 4 book magnets, 4 compasses, 4 craft sticks

Classroom Pack includes: 10 1"x2" index cards, 10 sewing needles or dress pins, 10 12" threads, 10 12-oz plastic cups, 10 book magnets, 10 compasses, 10 craft sticks

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