Journey through the Senses
Join us on a journey to understand our senses. We’re exploring the science behind how we experience the world around us. This hands-on workshop introduces participants to Sight, Sound, Smell, Taste & Touch, how they work in our bodies and how they have been adapted in other animals.
Recommended for:
- Ages – 5 to 7 Year Old’s
- Key Stage – KS1
- School Group – Reception, Year 1, Year 2
Key Learning Points:
- Sight: do animals see things like we do?
- Smell: investigate to discover the mystery smells
- Sound: how do we make sounds?
- Taste: investigate to discover the mystery flavours
- Touch: how can you describe how something feels?
Delivery
Available to book in our Neuron Pod and via Outreach
Neuron Pod
- Duration – 60 minutes
- Maximum group size – 30 people (Inc. adults)
Outreach
- Duration – 60 minutes
- Maximum group size – 30 people
Accessibility Guidance:
This show contains the following materials and stimuli.
- Use of instruments can be loud (ear defenders available upon request)
- Ice cream sauces used for tasting (ingredients list available upon request)
- Visitors will be asked to touch various textures without seeing them
- Some activities could be difficult for anyone visually impaired
- Use of essential oils can create strong smells
Information for Schools: