Exploring the five senses'

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Five Senses Unit Plan

• Exploring the five senses.

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Analyze Learners

• Kindergarten
• Ages 5 6 years
• Basic Computer Knowledge
• Use of Internet

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State Objectives

• SC.K.1.1 ask questions about themselves and their
  world
• SC.K.2.2 explore and describe objects and events
  using the five senses to develop observational
  skills and make predictions based on personal
  observation.
• SC.K.4.1 using the five senses, identify
  living and non-living things
• SC.K.6.1 work in groups, listen to and be
  tolerant of different viewpoints.
• TEC.K.1.2 use a mouse to point and click, and
  place the cursor at a specified location.
• TEC.K.1.3 log on to computer and start and exit
  programs.

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Methods, Media and Materials

• Sense Tables (instruments, noodles, beads, candy,
  colors, perfume, etc.)
• Worksheet
• Chart
• Pencils
• Body Chart with Velcro parts
• Computer with software and internet access

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Methods, Media and Materials

• www.lessonplanpage.com activities and lesson
  ideas
• www.educationworld.com reference center and
  games
• www.fastq.com lesson ideas and songs
• www.games.funschool.com games for children

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Utilize Media and Materials

• Day 1 Introduce Topic
• Begin with Sight work at sense tables and
  explore sight
• Fill in worksheet on sight
• Day 2 Introduce Smell talk about animals that
  use smell to survive
• Explore at sense tables
• Play game on computer and fill in worksheet

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Utilize Media and Materials

• Day 3 Introduce hearing listen to music and
  sing songs
• Explore at sense tables
• Activity on Kidspiration and fill in worksheet
• Day 4 Introduce taste discuss likes and
  dislikes
• Explore at sense tables and matching game. Fill
  in worksheet

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Utilize Media and Materials

• Day 5 Introduce Touch discuss why we need to
  feel
• Explore at sense tables
• Fill in worksheet
• Assess by playing Simon Says and assessment
  worksheet.

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Require Learner Participation

• Interactive lessons
• Sense Tables
• Group Activity

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Evaluate and Revise

• Worksheets
• Matching Game
• Kidspiration
• Simon Says Participation