Exploring Smell, Taste, and Touch
Students will explore how their senses of smell, taste, and touch help them interact with objects and food.
Key Questions
- Compare how our sense of smell and taste work together to identify food.
- Analyze how we use our sense of touch to identify objects in the dark.
- Explain why our sense of smell is important for safety.
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