What are the five senses? - Presentation

The presentation from Focus Education delves into the fundamental topic of the five human senses, which are essential for interacting with the world around us. The five senses are sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell. These senses are linked to specific organs or 'seen body parts' that allow us to perceive and process various stimuli. For instance, our eyes enable us to see, while our ears are responsible for hearing. The presentation encourages pupils to become familiar with these senses and understand their functions through various educational resources, including BBC Bitesize videos.

Additionally, the presentation touches on the fascinating ways animals use their senses, highlighting how certain species have adapted their senses to thrive in their environments. For example, the Malaysian tarsier has large eyes that are adept at seeing in the dark, while moles rely on their sense of touch and smell due to poor eyesight. Lions, on the other hand, have prey with excellent hearing and eyes positioned to spot predators. The lesson plan includes activities such as drawing parts of the eye and ear, listing functions of these senses, and discussing animals known for their acute senses. Words associated with the eyes and ears like 'eyelash', 'iris', 'pupil', and 'ear lobe' are provided to enrich the pupils' vocabulary and understanding of the sensory organs.