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Lesson 41 of 84 · Information Processing
ExperimentThe Five Senses: An Overview (Part 3)
What You'll Learn
The five senses—sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch—help us gather information about the world. Each sense relies on specialized organs and nerve cells called receptors.
Key Words
- organ
- skeleton
Materials Needed
- sponge
- water
- blindfold
- cotton balls
- cups
- different scented items
Safety First
- Use materials only as directed in the experiment.
- Keep small objects away from young children.
Steps
Step 1 — Read
Read and learn: The five senses—sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch—help us gather information about the world. Each sense relies on specialized organs and nerve cells called receptors.
Step 2 — Do
Gather your materials and set up your workspace.
Step 3 — Observe
Observe what happens and describe it in detail.
Step 4 — Record
Record your observations in your science journal.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 3How many senses do humans have?