Title: Science Inquiry- Based Lesson Plan : Exploring Our Senses
Name : Randa P. Ayob
Grade level: Kindergarten
Subject: Science
Topic: Exploring Our Senses
Duration : 30 mins - 1 hour
I. Objectives
By the end of the lesson, Kindergarten learners will be able to:
Identify and describe the five senses (sight, hearing, smell, taste, touch).
Demonstrate curiosity and inquiry by exploring their environment using their
senses.
Express their observations verbally or through simple drawings.
II. Materials Needed
Small objects with different textures (soft cotton, smooth stone)
Items with various smells (lemon, vanilla, mint)
Sound makers (bells, clapping hands)
Tasting samples (salt, sugar) - ensure allergy check done
Eye masks or blindfolds
Worksheets for drawing or colouring
III. Procedure (Inquiry-Based Steps)
1. Engage (10 minutes)
Gather students in a circle.
Begin with a simple question: “How do you know the world around you?”
Show a blindfold, ask what happens when we can’t see.
Introduce the idea of five senses using a song or rhyme about senses to excite
interest.
Explain the five senses: seeing, hearing, smelling, tasting, and touching.
2. Explore (20 minutes)
Set up five activity stations (2 students per station for social interaction and hands-
on engagement):
Station Sense Activity
1 Sight Observing and describing colourful pictures or
objects
2 Hearing Listening to different sounds and guessing the
source
3 Smell Smelling items and identifying the scent
4 Taste Tasting items (sweet, salty) and discussing
5 Touch Feeling different textures and describing how they
feel
Use guiding questions per station:
“What do you see/hear/smell/taste/feel?”
“How would you describe it?”
“Which sense are you using?”
3. Explain (10 minutes)
Gather students back together.
Ask volunteers to share what they discovered at each station.
Draw a simple chart of the five senses on the board, listing their findings under
each sense.
Reinforce the importance of senses in learning about the world.
4. Elaborate (15 minutes)
Inquiry-based group activity: “Which sense do you use most during your day?”
Children vote for a sense and draw a quick picture showing how they use it
(example: eyes reading a book for sight).
Teacher prompts reflection using open-ended questions, e.g., “What would happen
if you didn’t have this sense?”
Facilitate discussion to develop deeper understanding and empathy.
5. Evaluate (5 minutes)
Use a matching worksheet where learners draw lines connecting senses to pictures
illustrating their use (e.g., nose to flower, eyes to sun).
Ask simple oral questions:
“What do you use to taste your food?”
“How do your ears help you?”
IV. Assessment
Formative Assessment: Throughout the lesson, the teacher observes students’
participation and engagement at each station, noting their ability to correctly
identify and describe the senses in use. The teacher uses open-ended questions
during activities to gauge understanding and encourages verbal expression and
curiosity. Anecdotal notes are taken to monitor individual progress and to identify
learners who may need additional support or extension activities.
Summative Assessment: At the end of the lesson, learners complete a matching
worksheet where they connect each sense to corresponding pictures (e.g., eyes to
sun, nose to flower). This worksheet is reviewed for accuracy to assess learners’
comprehension of the five senses and their functions. The teacher provides
feedback and uses the results to inform future instruction.
Peer Assessment: During the Explain and Elaborate phases, students share their
observations and drawings with classmates. Peers listen and provide positive
feedback, fostering communication skills and reinforcing learning through social
interaction. The teacher guides this process by modeling respectful listening and
encouraging supportive comments, helping learners develop confidence and
empathy.
V. Values Integration
Curiosity: Encourage learners to ask questions and explore their surroundings
using their senses, fostering a natural desire to learn and discover.
Empathy: Through discussions about how life would be different without certain
senses, learners develop understanding and compassion for others who may have
sensory impairments.
Respect for Others: Promote respectful listening and positive feedback during peer
sharing, helping children appreciate diverse ideas and experiences.
Cooperation: Working in pairs and groups at stations and during activities
encourages teamwork, sharing, and helping one another in the learning process.
