Taste Bud Tango
Investigate Your Sense of Taste
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Taste is one of the five senses. Exploring the sense of taste and how it helps us identify and make observations is a key component of science. Because science requires us to make skillful observations using our senses, students need to fully understand the five senses before moving on to other science lessons. This lesson will help students become fully aware of their sense of taste, the part of their body they use to taste and learn a little about their taste buds using the activities in this fun and tasty lesson.
Approximate time needed: 1 hour
MSCCR Science Standards: L.K.1B, L.K.1B.1, L.K.1B.2, L.3.1, L.3.1.1
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Worksheet 1 - Match and Map
Worksheet 2 - Blind Taste Test
Worksheet 3 - Dry Tongue Experiment
Worksheet 4 - Smell/Taste Experiment
Fun Video on 5 Senses (4min)
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