More about sight, smell and sound
I can use my sense of sight, smell and sound to identify things.
More about sight, smell and sound
I can use my sense of sight, smell and sound to identify things.
These resources will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- There are five basic senses in humans: sight, hearing, touch, smell and taste.
- Our eyes, nose and ears are used to identify sights, smells and sounds.
- Our sense of sight, smell and sound can help us to react to things and warn us of dangers.
- To help us to identify sights, smells and sounds, we can compare our ideas with other people.
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.
Smell - Smell is the ability to smell things. We use our nose to smell.
Sound - We hear sound with our ears.
Identify - To identify something is to be able to name it correctly.
Common misconception
Children may not know how humans use different senses to stay safe.
Examples of different scenarios where humans use different senses to check for danger and to stay safe.
Equipment
Pots, different objects for smelling such as pine needles, mint, lemon, vinegar, rose petals, banana, lavender, cheese and rubber bands.
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
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Lesson video
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
eyes
ears
tongue
nose
skin
Exit quiz
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