This document discusses the five senses - sight, hearing, taste, touch, and smell. It explains that senses allow humans and animals to gather information about the world around them. Humans are unique in using their senses to make informed decisions. The document also notes that senses are important to appreciate and protect in order to have rich experiences throughout life.

1. Senses
A Science A–Z Life Series
Word Count: 140
Senses
Written by Katie Knight
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2. Senses
KEY ELEMENTS USED IN THIS BOOK
The Big Idea: All animals have senses. Some have a very acute sense
of vision, hearing, or smell. But what makes humans unique as a
species is our ability to make informed, intelligent decisions based
upon the information we gather through our senses. We also react
emotionally to sensations, such as a pleasant smell, a bothersome
noise, or a soothing sound. It is important for students to appreciate
and protect their senses, so they can learn from the world around
them and have a lifetime full of rich experiences.
Key words: ears, eyes, feel, hear, information, nose, see, senses, skin, smell,
taste, tongue, touch
Key comprehension skill: Cause and effect
Other suitable comprehension skills: Main idea and details; classify information;
identify facts; compare and contrast; elements of a genre
Key reading strategy: Summarize
Other suitable reading strategies: Ask and answer questions; connect to prior
knowledge; visualize
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3. Hear
You see a barn. Feel Smell
You hear cows. How do you know where
You smell grass. you are?
Where are you? You use your senses.
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4. Eyes see. Ears hear.
Red
Tongues taste.
Green
Blue
Noses smell. Hands feel.
Yellow
You have five senses.
You see with your eyes.
You use your senses to
get information. You see colors.
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5. High
Big
Tall
Square Round Low
You see shapes. You hear with your ears.
You see sizes. Small You hear whistles and drums.
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Soft Soft
Hard
Cold
Warm
Loud
You touch things with
You hear soft sounds. your skin.
You hear loud sounds. You feel different things.
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7. Bitter
Sharp
Hot Sweet
You do not touch hot You taste things
or sharp things. with your tongue.
How do these things feel? Things can taste different.
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8. Salty
Sour
Bitter Sweet
Lemons are sour. Popcorn
Chips are salty. Perfume
Grapefruit is bitter. You smell with your nose.
Bananas are sweet! Things can smell different.
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9. Fresh pie Flowers
Which senses are these
students using?
Your senses are important.
Skunk They tell you many things.
How do these things smell? They help keep you safe.
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10. Picture Glossary
Senses
see
hear
taste
feel
smell
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