The senses

Natural sciences

Grade 4

Life and way of living

Module 1

The senses

The senses

We have separate names for the five senses: sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch. People have a better sense of sight than some animals, while some animals, like cats and dogs, have developed a better sense of hearing. What do you think is the reason for this?

Activity :

Let’s talk about the senses

[lo 2.1]

Find pictures that can be used to illustrate the senses of people and animals in old magazines. Compare them and paste them on a sheet of paper.

Look at the pictures. Write the appropriate sense below each picture.

Assessment

LEARNING OUTCOME 2: CONSTRUCTING SCIENCE KNOWLEDGEThe learner will know and be able to interpret and apply scientific, technological and environmental knowledge.

ASSESSMENT STANDARD 2.1: The learner is able to recall significant information.

Memorandum

The different senses:

• Sight: boy reading a book
• Hearing: music (notes)
• Smell: flower
• Taste: fish and chips
• Touch: bath (skin feels water)