Note for teachers using this lesson plan
Before this lesson, ensure you have a clear, child-friendly chart of the human body showing the sense organs, and if possible, individual mirrors for pupils to observe their own features. The central idea is for pupils to correctly identify and name their five sense organs and understand their basic functions. Observe pupils as they point to and name their sense organs, and actively participate in the song and actions.
Class: Pre-School Level 3
Term: First Term
Week: 8
Age: 4 years
Duration: 30 minutes
Subject: Basic Science and Technology
Curriculum Theme: Basic Science and Technology
Previous Lesson: Identification of various parts of the body
Topic: SENSE ORGANS: Identification of Sense Organs of the Body
Subject Matter: Identification of sense organs of the body.
Specific Objectives
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
Cognitive Domain
- Identify the five sense organs (eyes, ears, nose, tongue, skin) on their body and on a chart.
- Name the five sense organs.
- State one function for each sense organ.
Affective Domain
- Show interest in learning about their body.
- Participate actively in the lesson activities and songs.
Psychomotor Domain
- Point to each sense organ on their own body when named.
- Perform actions related to the functions of sense organs.
Social Domain
- Take turns and share materials respectfully.
Reference Materials
- NAPPS National Unified Teaching Scheme for Pre-School Level 3
- Relevant Early Childhood Care and Education resources
Instructional Materials
- Chart of the human body with clearly labelled sense organs
- Small mirrors (optional, for individual observation)
- Video/audio clips on sense organs (e.g., a song)
- Picture cards of items related to each sense (e.g., flower for smell, bell for hearing)
Rationale for the Lesson
This lesson is important for 4-year-olds as it helps them understand their own bodies and how they interact with the world around them. Learning about sense organs encourages self-awareness and lays a foundation for understanding basic biology and safety. It connects directly to their daily experiences of seeing, hearing, smelling, tasting, and touching.Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge
Pupils can already identify and name some general parts of their body like head, hands, and feet. They also use their senses daily to explore their environment.Lesson Content/Board Summary
SENSE ORGANS: Identification of Sense Organs of the Body
Sense organs are special parts of our body that help us to know about the world around us. We have five main sense organs.The Five Sense Organs and What They Do:
- Eyes: Our eyes help us to see. We see colours, shapes, people, and things with our eyes.
- Ears: Our ears help us to hear. We hear sounds like music, voices, birds, and cars with our ears.
- Nose: Our nose helps us to smell. We smell nice things like food and flowers, and sometimes bad smells, with our nose.
- Tongue: Our tongue helps us to taste. We taste sweet, sour, bitter, and salty foods with our tongue.
- Skin: Our skin helps us to feel. We feel if something is hot or cold, soft or hard, smooth or rough with our skin. Our skin is all over our body.
Key Words
- Eyes – help us see.
- Ears – help us hear.
- Nose – helps us smell.
- Tongue – helps us taste.
- Skin – helps us feel.
Our Five Senses Song
Tune: “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star”
My eyes can see, see, see,
All the world for me.
My ears can hear, hear, hear,
Sounds both far and near.
My nose can smell, smell, smell,
Lovely scents I tell.
My tongue can taste, taste, taste,
No food goes to waste.
My skin can feel, feel, feel,
All the world is real.
Five senses help me learn, hooray!
Every single day!
Actions: Point to each sense organ as it is named. For “see,” make looking gesture. For “hear,” cup ear. For “smell,” sniff. For “taste,” stick out tongue. For “feel,” rub arm. For “hooray,” clap hands.
Watch and Learn About Our Senses
💡 Teacher Guide for Using This Board Summary
How to teach the content: Introduce each sense organ one by one. Point to the sense organ on the chart and on your own body, then guide pupils to touch theirs. Use simple sentences to explain what each organ does, using familiar examples (e.g., “We see the blackboard with our eyes,” “We hear the bell with our ears”). Encourage repetition of the names and functions.
What to show or demonstrate: Use the human body chart to clearly show each sense organ. Physically touch your own eyes, ears, nose, tongue, and skin as you name them and explain their functions. Demonstrate the actions for the song.
How to use the rhyme/song: Introduce the “Our Five Senses Song” after explaining all five sense organs. Sing it slowly at first, demonstrating the actions. Repeat the song several times, encouraging pupils to sing along and perform the actions. This helps reinforce learning through movement and repetition.
How to use the video: Introduce the video as a fun way to learn more about our senses. Play the video, encouraging pupils to watch and listen carefully. After watching, discuss what they saw and heard, asking them to point to their sense organs as mentioned in the video. You can replay parts of the video for reinforcement or to practice actions.
What to watch for: Observe if pupils are able to correctly point to and name the sense organs. Listen for their participation in the song and their ability to associate each organ with its function. Correct any misconceptions gently and with further demonstration.
Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques
- Play-based Learning
- Demonstration
- Guided Practice
- Songs and Rhymes
- Picture Talk
- Question and Answer
- Repetition
- Practical Activity
- Video Observation
Instructional Procedures
Step 1: Introduction
Time: 3 minutes
Teaching Skill: Engaging/Motivation
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher greets the pupils and starts with a familiar “Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes” song to warm up and remind them about body parts. The teacher then asks, “What parts of our body help us see, hear, or smell?”
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils greet the teacher, sing along with actions, and try to answer the teacher’s questions by pointing to their eyes, ears, or nose.
Learning Point: Pupils are engaged and reminded of their body parts, preparing for the lesson on sense organs.
Step 2: Presentation (Eyes and Ears)
Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Explaining/Demonstration
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher displays the human body chart and points to the eyes. “These are our eyes. What do our eyes do? They help us see!” The teacher then points to their own eyes and guides pupils to touch their eyes. The teacher repeats for ears: “These are our ears. What do our ears do? They help us hear!” The teacher demonstrates touching their ears and guides pupils to do the same.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils observe the chart, point to their eyes and ears, and repeat “eyes see” and “ears hear” after the teacher. They touch their own eyes and ears.
Learning Point: Pupils identify and understand the basic functions of eyes and ears.
Step 3: Guided Practice (Nose and Tongue)
Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Guiding/Interaction
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher points to the nose on the chart and on their face. “This is our nose. What does our nose do? It helps us smell!” The teacher guides pupils to touch their nose and pretend to sniff a flower. The teacher then talks about the tongue, pointing to their mouth. “Inside our mouth is our tongue. Our tongue helps us taste!” The teacher guides pupils to stick out their tongue briefly and pretend to taste something sweet.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils observe, point to their nose, pretend to smell, and repeat “nose smell.” They stick out their tongue, pretend to taste, and repeat “tongue taste.”
Learning Point: Pupils identify and understand the basic functions of the nose and tongue.
Step 4: Application (Skin)
Time: 4 minutes
Teaching Skill: Connecting/Reinforcement
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher explains, “We have skin all over our body!” The teacher touches their arm. “Our skin helps us feel. If something is hot or cold, soft or hard, our skin tells us.” The teacher guides pupils to touch their arm or cheek and feel it, asking “Is it soft?”
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils touch their skin on their arm or cheek and respond to the teacher’s questions about feeling. They repeat “skin feel.”
Learning Point: Pupils understand that skin is a sense organ that helps them feel.
Step 5: Reinforcement (Sense Organs Song)
Time: 4 minutes
Teaching Skill: Musical/Repetition
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher introduces the “Our Five Senses Song” and sings it slowly, demonstrating the actions for each sense organ. The teacher encourages pupils to join in, singing and performing the actions.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen, sing along with the teacher, and perform the actions for each sense organ as they sing.
Learning Point: Pupils reinforce their knowledge of sense organs and their functions through song and movement.
Step 6: Further Reinforcement (Video)
Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Visual Learning/Discussion
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher plays the “The Five Senses Song” video. After the video, the teacher asks simple questions like, “What did the video show about our eyes?” or “What did we hear with our ears in the video?”
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils watch the video, listen to the song, and participate in a short discussion by pointing to their sense organs or giving simple answers.
Learning Point: Pupils further consolidate their understanding of the five sense organs and their functions through visual and auditory learning.
Step 7: Evaluation/Review
Time: 4–5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Questioning/Assessment
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher checks pupils’ understanding through short questions and practical tasks.
- “Point to your eyes. What do your eyes do?”
- “Point to your ears. What do your ears do?”
- “Point to your nose. What does your nose do?”
- “Point to your tongue. What does your tongue do?”
- “Touch your skin. What does your skin do?”
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond orally and demonstrate the required skill where appropriate.
Learning Point: Pupils demonstrate understanding of the lesson.
Step 8: Conclusion
Time: 1 minute
Teaching Skill: Summarizing/Closing
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher praises the pupils for their participation and reminds them that their sense organs are very important. “We must take good care of our eyes, ears, nose, tongue, and skin!” The teacher leads a final round of the “Our Five Senses Song.”
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond to the teacher’s praise and sing the song one more time.
Learning Point: Pupils feel appreciated and remember the importance of their sense organs.
Lesson Keywords
- Sense Organs – Special body parts that help us understand the world.
- Eyes – The sense organ for seeing.
- Ears – The sense organ for hearing.
- Nose – The sense organ for smelling.
- Tongue – The sense organ for tasting.
- Skin – The sense organ for feeling.
Differentiation
- Support: For pupils who are struggling, provide more one-on-one guidance, use hand-over-hand to help them point to organs, and repeat the names and functions very slowly. Use larger, clearer pictures or objects to demonstrate.
- Extension: For pupils who grasp the concept quickly, ask them to name objects they can see, hear, smell, taste, or feel (e.g., “What can you see with your eyes in the classroom?”). Encourage them to draw one of their sense organs and what it does.
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