Overview
Objective: In this learning activity, students will apply their understanding of the five senses and how the brain processes them by completing a group case study and participating in a class discussion. Using knowledge from the video and article, students will analyze how our senses help us navigate daily life, and what happens when one sense is reduced or lost.
Time: Approximately 30 minutes (group work and individual reflection)
Instructions for Students
Step 1: Read and Watch Before Beginning
To complete this activity, make sure you have reviewed both pieces of instructional content:
📘 Instructional Content 7: “Sense Organs” Article – BYJU’S
🎥 Instructional Content 8: “How Your Five Senses Work” – FuseSchool
Step 2: Join Your Group
Check your assigned group number or breakout room on the LMS. Each group will be assigned a real-life scenario to analyze:
- Walking through a forest trail
- Preparing a meal in a busy kitchen
- Entering a loud school gym
- Watching fireworks on Canada Day
Step 3: Open and Complete the Group Worksheet
Use the shared class document to guide your discussion and record your answers.
🔗 Open the Sensory Scenario Group Worksheet – Google Doc (teacher-provided)
Each group will answer the following:
- Which five senses are involved in your scenario
- What type of receptors are used in each organ (e.g., photoreceptors, chemoreceptors)
- How each sense helps the person respond or stay safe
- What would happen if one sense was removed (choose one to eliminate and explain)
- What part of the brain may be processing this input (based on the video)
- Be sure to include at least one detail or concept from the video or article in your discussion
Step 4: Class Reflection and Final Response
Once group time ends, return to the main discussion area. Each group will share one insight or surprising idea from their case study.
Then, complete this reflection question individually:
“Which sense do you think you rely on the most in your daily life, and why?”
🔗 Submit Your Response Here – Google Form (teacher-provided)
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Area | What We’re Looking For |
|---|---|
| Understanding of Senses | Clear identification and explanation of all five senses in the scenario |
| Application of Knowledge | Accurate references to content from the video or article |
| Critical Thinking | Thoughtful and creative explanation of how losing one sense would change the scenario |
| Participation and Reflection | Contributes to group work and submits individual response |
Let’s Get Started
Open the group worksheet and begin analyzing how your senses work together in real-world situations. Be ready to share and reflect on what you’ve learned. Have fun and think deeply about how your body and brain work as a team!
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