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"Sense" Scientist!

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A lesson provides super scientists with a learning experience to better understand the body's five senses. A discussion familiarizes pupils with the sense of sight, hearing, touch, smell, and taste. A pairing activity challenges participants to match body parts to the senses. Small groups role a five-senses die then complete a graphic organizer, followed by a leveled worksheet. An oral review includes checks for understanding.  

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Concepts
the five senses, hearing, sense of hearing, sense of taste, taste buds, sense of sight, sense of smell, sense of touch, sense of vision, the human body
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Instructional Ideas
  • Print, laminate, and keep body part cutouts in manila envelopes or baggies for easy access and future use
  • Conduct the group portion of the lesson as a center rotation, assign other senses-related activities for the remaining centers 
  • Invite class members to bring in items for the lesson that peers can examine and identify corresponding senses
Classroom Considerations
  • Dice should be pre-assembled before the lesson 
  • A new video is required for the introduction 
Pros
  • Offers several practice pages for learners to complete depending on their ability level
  • Lesson plan directions include example responses 
Cons
  • Several links are no longer applicable 
  • Bodypart cut-outs are not included