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In this matching activity (3rd activity on the page), learners use their sense of smell to match pairs of opaque containers filled with various smelly items like orange peel, roses, or moth balls. This activity page includes a link to background information about the sense of smell.
- 5 to 10 minutes
- 5 to 10 minutes
- $1 - $5 per group of students
- Ages 4 - 14
- Activity, Game
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per group of students)
- Smells: lemon, orange peel, cedar wood, perfume, banana, pine, etc.
- Opaque containers
- Something to poke holes in the top of the containers (scissors or drill)
Subjects
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Life Sciences
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Human Body
- The Brain and Nervous System
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Human Senses and Perception
- Smell
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Human Body
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Mathematics
- Reasoning and Proof
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The Nature of Technology
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The Design Process
- Problem Solving
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The Design Process
Informal Categories
- Food and Cooking
- Games
- Science Festivals Activity
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- smell
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
This resource is part of:
Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
- Chudler, Ph.D., Eric H.
Rights:
- All rights reserved, Eric H. Chudler, 2009