Senses
Everything we know about the world comes through our senses: sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell. In the Senses Gizmo, explore how stimuli are detected by specialized cells, transmitted through nerves, and processed in the brain.
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Everything we know about the world comes through our senses: sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell. In the Senses Gizmo, explore how stimuli are detected by specialized cells, transmitted through nerves, and processed in the brain.
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Google Doc of Student Exploration Sheet
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Best For:
3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade Science
Senses Vocabulary Document Translated Into French
This is the Senses Vocabulary Document Translated Into French
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Earth/Space Science, Middle School Life Science, Middle School Physical Science
Senses Teacher Guide Document Translated Into French
This is the Senses Teacher Guide Document Translated Into French.
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Earth/Space Science, Middle School Life Science, Middle School Physical Science
Senses Student Exploration Document Translated Into French
This is the Senses Student Exploration Document Translated Into French.
Best For:
Earth/Space Science, Middle School Life Science, Middle School Physical Science
Scripted Lesson - Senses (Activity A)
In this modified lesson, students jig-saw different sense organs and create expert groups to discuss and ... (more)compare stimuli and different responses by the brain. Students then apply their learning to create a safety message.
Best For:
Middle School Life Science
User Recommendations (1):
I used this in my 6th grade neuroscience class. It was great!
Recommended for: Middle School Life ScienceGizmo User from North Carolina