Magnetic North

Through our social studies unit about mapping we have learned about the compass rose and magnetic north.  We watched a fascinating video yesterday about how foxes use magnetic north to plan their trajectory (how high/low/far/close they jump) while they hunt for food in the winter.  We were amazed that a fox could hunt successfully while the ground is covered in three feet of snow.  We were also very excited to learn that animals use magnetic north like we do!