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Learning About the Five Senses
This lesson is designed to help students “observe common objects by using the five senses, describe the properties of common objects, compare and sort common objects by one physical attribute, communicate observations orally and through drawings.
Grade Level: K - 2nd
Grade Level: K - 2nd Subject:
Subject: Length of Time: About 45 Minutes
Length of Time: About 45 Minutes
Objectives & Outcomes
Students will be able to state the five senses, what body part is used and how they use these senses in everyday life through sentence formation and pictures.
Materials Needed
- computer with internet and speakers
- popcorn
- napkins
Procedure
Opening to Lesson
Play one round of “Simon Says. (CFU: have students listen and follow as I give instruction. So what do you use your nose for? What do you use your ears for?)
Body of Lesson
Direct Teaching
Listen and watch the video, to connect parts of body to senses. http://www.turtlediary.com/kindergarten-games/science-games/the-five-senses.html
Brainstorm the 5 senses and what parts are used for these senses. Students are to think of other ideas using complete sentences… “I like to… see, tastes feel, smell, hear…” (CFU: Work together with class through the interactive video)
Guided Practice 1
Identifying senses and body parts: Show pictures of noses, mouths, ears etc. and have students work aloud with the teacher to identify the correct senses that correlate with the body parts displayed. (CFU: ask aloud as students write down the correct parts, write answers on board for correct spelling if needed (ELL)
Independent Practice
Have students close your eyes and listen with your ears…. Ask what they hear as you play the video of popping popcorn https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U37muZ-blTI. Give students plate of popcorn and have them turn their paper over and work with a partner to write two sentences describing the popcorn.
Closing
Have students read aloud their answers
Extra follow up: Who likes popcorn? What else do you like? “I like to see… the ocean, I like to smell the popcorn, I like to taste gummy bears, I like to hear the rain, I like to feel sand.”
Assessment & Evaluation
Through guided questions, close monitoring and informal observation; the teacher will be able to assess student’s ability and understanding of the subject being introduced. Through individually assessing during independent practice and reviewing during guided practice the teacher will be able to evaluate students.
Modification & Differentiation
Students may work in groups or individually in order to complete their assignments. In order to accommodate for all students, allow extra time to review for lower students and extra worksheets to occupy the time of advanced students.
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