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!

Being able to improvise a compass can make a huge difference in navigating your way out of an outdoor emergency if you have lost your normal navigation equipment. This is especially important if you ...

When it comes to making your own compass from scratch, the only thing you really need that you either won't have on or can't find in the woods is a sewing needle.