Primary Topic Shop is a team of two people. Richard is a primary teacher and Christa is a graphic designer and photojournalist. Between them, they have the unique ability to create original material for their units. It doesn't hurt they are both very interested in the subject matter! In fact, Richard and Christa lived in Egypt where Richard worked at a British School. Now they live in Scotland and are researching UK history.
Primary Topic Shop is a team of two people. Richard is a primary teacher and Christa is a graphic designer and photojournalist. Between them, they have the unique ability to create original material for their units. It doesn't hurt they are both very interested in the subject matter! In fact, Richard and Christa lived in Egypt where Richard worked at a British School. Now they live in Scotland and are researching UK history.
Introducing our comprehensive bundle of 5 PDF resources for teachers on the 5 senses. Designed for students in grades 4-6, each resource focuses on one of the senses: sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell.
Each resource in the bundle includes reading passages accompanied by colorful illustrations and photos. These passages cover all the main concepts related to the senses, including how each of the senses works, the organs involved in each sense, and the role of the brain in processing sensory information. Simple diagrams of the organs are provided, making it easy for students to visualize and understand how each organ works in regard to the sense. Concepts like light and sound are explained in simple terms, ensuring that all students can grasp these fundamental concepts.
Each resource also includes vocabulary activities, comprehension activities, and experiments to reinforce the vocabulary and concepts introduced in the reading passages. These activities are designed to be engaging and interactive, making learning about the senses fun and memorable.
Answer sheets are included with each resource, making it easy for teachers to assess student understanding and track progress. These resources are ideal for independent work packets, as part of a homeschooling curriculum, or as sub plans.
This resource delves into the workings of touch, including the skin and touch receptors. It covers the parts of the skin such as epidermis, dermis, hypodermis and the different types of touch receptors like mechanoreceptors, thermoreceptors, and nociceptors. It includes a vocabulary page with definitions and a synonym unscramble activity to aid in learning new words. The resource also includes comprehension activities, worksheets and three fun experiments to help students understand the topic better.
Pages: 17 (including 4 answer pages)
Contents:
3 Information Pages
Vocabulary Page
Vocabulary Worksheet
True or False Worksheet
Matching Activity
Fill in the Labels Activity
Texture and Shape Experiment
Fool Your Sense Experiment
Receptor Density Experiment
Experiment Notes Teacher Page
Answer Sheets
This resource delves into the workings of the sense of smell, with a focus on olfactory receptors and the nose. It includes vocabulary definitions and an activity, as well as comprehension worksheets and interactive games for students to test their understanding.
Pages: 12 (including 4 answer pages)
Contents:
2 Information Pages
Vocabulary Page & Activity
Parts of the Nose Diagram Activity
True or False Worksheet
Matching Activity
Smell Challenge
Smell Memory Game
Answer Sheets
This resource explores the workings of sight, including the nature of light, the human eye, and the role of rods and cones. It covers topics such as the diagram and size of the eye, eye movement, depth perception, and the parts of the eye, including the blind spot. The resource includes a variety of interactive activities, including labeling the parts of the eye on a diagram, matching parts of the eye, a fun activity to discover the blind spot, depth perception experiments, and a true or false activity.
Aimed at KS2 Y4-6.
Pages: 11 (including 2 answer pages)
Contents:
5 Information Pages
Fill in the Labels Activity
True or False Worksheet
Matching Worksheet
Find Your Blind Spot Activity
Depth Perception Experiments
Answer Sheets
