Body parts for our senses
I can explain which parts of the human body we use for our five senses.
Body parts for our senses
I can explain which parts of the human body we use for our five senses.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- The eyes are used for seeing.
- The ears are used for hearing.
- The tongue is used for tasting.
- The nose is used for smelling.
- The skin is used for touching.
Keywords
Senses - Humans and animals use their senses to detect what is happening around them.
Sight - Sight is the ability to see things. We use our eyes to see.
Touch - Touch is the ability to feel things. We use our skin to touch.
Tongue - The tongue is the organ with which we taste. A human's tongue is in its mouth.
Skin - The skin is the organ with which we feel. Skin covers the bodies of animals.
Common misconception
A lot of people think we only touch with our hands rather than our skin.
Examples including touching with other parts of body such as feet, or touching an arm against a cold metal table leg and feeling the difference in temperature.
To help you plan your year 1 science lesson on: Body parts for our senses, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 1 science lesson on: Body parts for our senses, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
Exit quiz
6 Questions
hearing
seeing
tasting
touching
smelling