Learning how to make a compass is a not only a valuable survival skill—but a fun science project to do at home with kids. Here's how!

This experiment uses household items to make a useful tool. Follow along with ABC11 Science Club with BASF and discover how to make a compass at home! Adult supervision and safety goggles required.

The other items needed to make your own compass are a puddle of water, a leaf, and a piece of cloth, preferably wool or silk. The cloth can just be whatever you are wearing at the time.