Location: Halifax & Wirral
In this 30min show children will learn about our five main senses and the parts of the body associated with each one. Containing a mix of presenter-led and volunteer demonstrations as well as full audience participation this is a fun way of introducing the topic or consolidating knowledge for both Early Years and KS1 groups.
Learning objectives:
- That we have 5 senses and the parts of our bodies linked with each sense send information to our brain to help us understand and make sense of the world around us.
- How sight is our main sense and why two eyes are better than one.
- How sounds are made and how we hear them using our ears.
- That our tongue can detect 5 main tastes.
- How we smell things using our noses.
- How we might use our sense of touch to identify objects even if we can’t see them.
Curriculum links:
Early Learning Goals: Listening, Attention and Understanding
- Listen attentively and respond to what they hear with relevant questions, comments and actions when being read to and during whole class discussions and small group interactions
- Make comments about what they have heard and ask questions to clarify their understanding
- Hold conversation when engaged in back-and-forth exchanges with their teacher and peers
Early Learning Goals: Speaking
- Participate in small group, class and one-to-one discussions, offering their own ideas, using recently introduced vocabulary.
Year 1: Animals including humans
- Identify, name, draw and label the basic body parts of the human body and say which part of the body is associated with each sense.
Resources
Audience:
Early Years, Key Stage 1
Available at both venues from Autumn 2024
Remember: We’re closed on Mondays during term time!
All visits include
- Two hours to explore our galleries
- 30 minute science show for your class only
- Your very own Enabler, to greet and guide you, and make sure you have a great day!
- Dedicated lunch space
