KS1 Animals | Senses, Sight, Smell, Touch, Hearing, Taste

Science Quiz - Animals - Senses (Questions)

Your five senses help you explore the world. Discover how seeing, hearing, smelling, tasting and touching work together to keep you safe, curious and ready to learn.

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Fascinating Fact:

Using more than one sense. When you eat soup, you see it, smell it, taste it, and feel the warmth. Senses are a team.

In KS1 Science, children learn about the five senses and the body parts that link to them. They discover how eyes, ears, nose, tongue and skin send messages to the brain.

Key Terms

Sense: A way your body collects information, such as sight, hearing, smell, taste or touch.
Sensory organ: A body part, like the eye or ear, that helps you notice the world around you.
Stimulus: Something that your senses detect, such as light, sound, a smell, a flavour or a texture.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What are the five senses in KS1 science?

The five senses are sight, hearing, smell, taste and touch. KS1 children learn which body parts are used for each sense and how they help us every day.

How do I explain senses to KS1 children?

Explain that senses are how our bodies collect clues. Eyes see, ears hear, noses smell, tongues taste and skin feels, helping us stay safe and understand our surroundings.

Why is learning about senses important in primary school?

Learning about senses helps children notice dangers, enjoy experiences and use clear language. It also supports science, reading and speaking by encouraging good observation skills.

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[ ]	Eye
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[ ]	Eye
[ ]	Ear
[ ]	Nose
[ ]	Thumb

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[ ]	Eye
[ ]	Ear
[ ]	Mouth
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Which sense do we use when we catch a ball?

[ ]	Sight
[ ]	Taste
[ ]	Smell
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Science Quiz - Animals - Senses (Answers)

Which part of our body do we use for sight?

[ ]	Ear
[x]	Eye
[ ]	Nose
[ ]	Arm

We see with our eyes

We hear sounds. Which part of our body lets us hear?

[x]	Ear
[ ]	Eye
[ ]	Nose
[ ]	Hand

Older people often need a hearing aid to help them to hear

Which part of our body do we use to taste our food?

[ ]	Lip
[x]	Tongue
[ ]	Ear
[ ]	Skin

What is your favourite tasting food?

Which part of our body gives us our sense of touch?

[ ]	Nose
[ ]	Ear
[ ]	Eye
[x]	Skin

Skin also tells us when it is hot or cold

The temperature is how hot or cold it is. Which part of our body tells us how hot or cold it is?

[ ]	Eye
[ ]	Ear
[ ]	Hair
[x]	Skin

We sweat when we get very hot

Which part of our body lets us smell?

[ ]	Eye
[ ]	Ear
[x]	Nose
[ ]	Thumb

There are lots of bad smells. What is your favourite nice smell?

Which part of our body helps us to think?

[ ]	Eye
[ ]	Ear
[ ]	Mouth
[x]	Brain

The brain is inside the top of our head

Which sense do we use when we catch a ball?

[x]	Sight
[ ]	Taste
[ ]	Smell
[ ]	Sound

Are you good at catching?