K-6 Science for the Next Generation

Lesson Plans
Our Five Senses

Learning Objectives

  • Identify the five senses: sight, hearing, taste, smell, and touch.
  • Recognize the body parts associated with each of the five senses.
  • Understand how the senses help observe and interact with the environment.

Introduction and Hook

Begin with a discussion about the five senses, asking students to share what they know about sight, hearing, taste, smell, and touch.

Go to the Lesson

Introduce the video 'The Five Senses' to provide a comprehensive overview of how each sense helps us understand the world.

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Direct Instruction

Use the 'All About Your Body' video to explain how different body parts are associated with each sense.

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Discuss the role of each sense organ, using images and diagrams to illustrate the eyes, ears, nose, tongue, and skin.

Guided Exploration

Engage students in identifying objects around the classroom using different senses. For example, listen to sounds, look at colors, or feel textures.

Watch 'Eyes – Your Windows to the World!' to learn about the importance of eye care and how eyes function as sense organs.

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Hands-On Activity

Conduct a sensory walk where students use their senses to observe and describe their environment.

Use the 'Your Sense of Touch' assessment to engage students in tactile activities, enhancing their understanding of texture and size.

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Independent Practice

Provide students with the 'Your Five Senses' worksheet to reinforce their understanding of the sense organs and their functions.

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Check for Understanding

Conduct a class discussion to review the five senses and their associated body parts, asking students to share what they learned.

Review and Reflection

Watch 'The Five Senses – An Overview' to summarize the lesson and reinforce key concepts about the senses.

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Assessment and Extension

Use the 'Your Body and Senses – Review' assessment to evaluate students' understanding of the lesson.

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