Senses: How We Explore the World
Investigating the five senses and how they help humans and animals understand their surroundings.
Key Questions
- Explain how our sense of sight helps us avoid danger.
- Compare how a dog uses its sense of smell to how a human does.
- Design an activity that uses all five senses.
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
Suggested Methodologies
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