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Subject: Science
Grade: 4th
Standard: Concept 1: Observations,Questions, and Hypotheses
PO 1. Differentiate inferences from observations.
Concept 4: Communication
PO 1. Communicate verbally or in writing the results of an inquiry
Objective: Students will be able to perform the role of both the leader and the follower by using
their five senses to explore their surroundings, and create a map showing the sources of their
sensory impressions.
Key Vocabulary: ecosystems: a complex set of relationships among living resources,
habitats, and residents of an area.
sense: a physical feeling.
touch: the act of putting two things together with no space in-between.
smell: to inhale the odor of.
see: to be aware of something mentally
hear: to listen and pay attention.
recreation: activity that refreshes and renews health by enjoyment.
Materials: notebooks, pencil, blindfolds,
Lesson Overview: Students will open their eyes to nature by exploring their surroundings
without sight. They will use their senses to explore different parts of a recreational are
(park/playground) and talk about what they see/feel/hear/touch. Then, when they are finished,
they will re-track the path that they traveled by drawing a map of what they just experienced.
Background Knowledge: Knowing the five senses, and being able to apply them in real life
situations. Knowing key words that fall under each of the senses, like this feels like rubber or
this smells sweet.
Procedure: 1. Take the students outside to a playground or area that is safe for them to
explore blindfolded.
2. Teacher will divide the students into pairs and distribute blindfolds.
Explain that one partner will start as the leader and the other will be
blindfolded. With the leader guiding, the blindfolded student will be lead
around the playground through different areas that will provoke their
senses. They will talk about what they see, feel, hear, and touch.
3. The teacher will model good guiding techniques, such as taking the
blindfolded partners hand or elbow or putting a hand on his or her
shoulder. Remind leaders to walk slowly and keep their partners from
bumping into things or touching anything unsafe. Suggest that they keep