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Year 1 - Science

Body parts for our senses

Human body parts

Unit Summary

This unit focuses on identifying, naming, and labelling the basic parts of the human body, linking each part to its associated sense. It emphasises closely observing using simple equipment, classifying findings, gathering and recording data, and using observations to suggest answers to questions.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to explain which parts of the human body we use for our five senses.

Key Notes

  • 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.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • 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 Mistakes To Avoid

  • A lot of people think we only touch with our hands rather than our skin.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Explain the scientific idea in this lesson using two key points.

The eyes are used for seeing. The ears are used for hearing.

2. Define this scientific word and use it in context. 'senses'

Humans and animals use their senses to detect what is happening around them. Include the word in a full scientific explanation, not as a single label.

3. Correct this common scientific misunderstanding.

Mistake: A lot of people think we only touch with our hands rather than our skin. Correction: 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.

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