1st Grade Science

The Five Senses and How We Use Them

Learn The Five Senses and How We Use Them in 1st Grade Science from the production AIPH study guide.

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In a nutshell: Our senses help us learn, explore, and stay safe.

## 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.