9th Grade Life In Five Senses Lesson Plan Example (Learning through Play)

Topic: Life in Five Senses

Objectives & Outcomes

• Students will be able to identify the five senses and their corresponding bodily receptors.
• Students will be able to explain how each of the five senses can be used to explore the world around us and learn more about who we are.
• Students will be able to apply the concept of the five senses to improve their connections with others and lead happier lives.

Materials

• Posterboard
• Markers
• Popsicle sticks or small craft sticks
• Construction paper
• Glue
• Scissors
• Arrownotes- if desired

Warm-Up

• Have students stand up and stretch.
• Ask students to close their eyes and reach out with their hand to touch an object in the room.
• Ask students to describe the object based on the sensations they felt (texture, shape, temperature).

Direct Instruction

• Introduce the concept of the five senses (sight, hearing, taste, smell, touch).
• Explain that our senses help us to perceive and understand the world around us.
• Discuss the importance of using our senses to connect with others and live a happier life.

Guided Practice

• Divide the class into small groups.
• Have each group come up with examples of how they use their five senses in their daily lives.
• Have each group share their examples with the class.
• Discuss the importance of using our senses to connect with others and live a happier life.
• Go over the Handouts: "Five Senses Activities"

Independent Practice

• Have students choose one sense to focus on for the project.
• Have students create a poster or presentation that outlines the ways they use their chosen sense in their daily lives.
• Have students present their posters or presentations to the class.
• Encourage students to share their poster or presentation with a partner or small group.

Closure

• Review the five senses and their importance in our lives.
• Ask students to reflect on how they use their senses in their daily lives and how this knowledge has helped them to better understand themselves and the world around them.

Assessment

• Observe students during the five senses project and give feedback on their use of the senses and their understanding of the importance of the senses in our lives.
• Have students write a short reflection on their experience using the five senses in their project and what they learned about themselves and the world around them.