Body parts for our senses

I can explain which parts of the human body we use for our five senses.

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Body parts for our senses

I can explain which parts of the human body we use for our five senses.

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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.

This lesson content is elevated when children have chances to use their own senses. Provide resources (considering allergies) for children to identify different textures, sights, sounds, tastes and smells, or even make Task B practical by getting small groups of children involved in baking a cake.

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Equipment

none required

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Supervision

Adult supervision recommended

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