Touch and Discover

Young scholars identify the physical properties of items using the sense of touch. For this touch and discover lesson, students describe items.  Young scholars sort items using a Venn diagram.

Exploring the backyard, the school yard, the gardens, and the Internet, small children discover the world around them. The bugs, animals, and plants are alive, but is the lawn mower? An engaging activity that will help them understand...

In a comprehensive unit of activities, learners explore the five senses. Youngsters discover the many different body parts and their functions that allow humans to have sense of sight, touch, smell, taste, and hearing. The best way to...

Young geologists discover the important role that rocks and minerals play in our everyday lives through this series of hands-on activities. Starting off with a lesson that defines the difference between plants, animals, and minerals,...

This unit is so cool, you won't be able to "kelp" yourself! Intended for all grades, this science and activity guide for teachers offers a unique opportunity to understand kelp's role as a valuable ecological resource. Teachers and...

Pupils touch objects and describe what they are touching while being blindfolded. In this touch lesson plan, students fill out a Venn diagram and worksheets provided.

Students explore the five senses. In this touch lesson, students touch a hidden item and try to decide what it is. Students discuss things they can feel but cannot see. Students discuss the characteristics of the item words that tell how...

Students identify the five senses. In this biology lesson, students participate in an experiment and use their five senses to identify various substances.

Students explore the senses. For this Applied Science lesson, students investigate the items in "feely" boxes with their hands, both touching the items and shaking the boxes to hear the sound the items make. Students also smell and taste...

Students explore the concept of their five senses.  In this five senses lesson, students discover how to use each of their five senses.  Students complete activities dealing with each sense.