1st Grade Science

Introduction to scientific concepts and natural world exploration for first grade students.

Observing the World Around UsLiving and Nonliving ThingsWeather and Seasons
Simple Experiments and InvestigationsHabitats and Where Things LiveThe Five Senses and How We Use Them
Exploring Nature in Your NeighborhoodKeeping Healthy and SafeRecycling and Taking Care of the Earth
Using Pictures and Drawings to LearnAsking Questions and Talking About Science
Observing the World ...Living and Nonliving...Weather and SeasonsSimple Experiments a...Habitats and Where T...The Five Senses and ...Exploring Nature in ...Keeping Healthy and ...Recycling and Taking...Using Pictures and D...Asking Questions and...
Advanced Topics

The Five Senses and How We Use Them

What Are the Five Senses?

Our five senses help us learn about the world:

  • Sight: See shapes, colors, and movement.
  • Hearing: Listen to music, voices, and sounds.
  • Smell: Notice flowers or food cooking.
  • Taste: Enjoy sweet, salty, or sour foods.
  • Touch: Feel hot, cold, soft, or rough things.

How Senses Help Us

Senses keep us safe (like hearing a fire alarm) and help us enjoy life (like tasting ice cream).

Using More Than One Sense

Sometimes we use many senses at the same time, like eating (taste, smell, sight) or playing outside (sight, touch, hearing).

Caring for Our Senses

Protect your eyes with sunglasses, clean your ears gently, and always wash your hands before eating!

Examples

  • Smelling a flower in the garden.

  • Hearing your friend call your name.

In a Nutshell

Our senses help us learn, explore, and stay safe.

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Exploring Nature in Your Neighborhood