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Which subject	Science
What topic	Senses investigation
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 1
Class size	20
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan: Senses Investigation

Topic

Senses Investigation

Subject

Science

Grade/Age Group

Year 1

Duration

30 minutes

Class Size

20 Students

National Curriculum Alignment

This lesson aligns with the UK National Curriculum for Science, focusing on the topic of "Animals including humans" and "Living things and their habitats", specifically the exploration of the five senses.

Objectives

To identify and describe the five senses (sight, hearing, touch, taste, smell).
To explore how each sense helps us understand the world around us.
To engage in hands-on activities that illustrate the use of senses.
To encourage teamwork and communication through group activities.

Materials

Chart paper and markers
Various sensory items for exploration (e.g., scented objects, textured materials, sound-making items)
Blindfolds (for taste and touch activities)
Worksheets for drawing and labelling senses
Sensory journal (for recording observations)

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction	5 mins	Briefly introduce the topic of senses. Discuss the five senses and ask students to name them.
2	Group Activity Setup	5 mins	Divide students into small groups. Distribute the sensory items to each group.
3	Sensory Exploration	10 mins	Each group explores the items using different senses. Facilitate and guide their investigation.
4	Drawing and Labelling	5 mins	Have students draw one sense in their sensory journal and label it with words related to that sense.
5	Class Discussion	3 mins	Regroup as a class. Ask students to share their drawings and observations (without presenting).
6	Homework Assignment	2 mins	Explain the homework task: Observe and note down an experience using one of the senses at home.

Assessment

Monitor group activities to assess understanding and participation.
Collect and review sensory journals to check for understanding without the need for class presentations.

Homework

Students will observe and document one experience using one of the five senses at home. They will write a few sentences about what they experienced and how the sense helped them understand their environment better. This will be collected at the beginning of the next class.

Reflection

After the lesson, the teacher should reflect on the students' engagement levels, understanding of the concepts discussed, and any challenges faced during the activities to adjust future lessons.