5 Senses Science Activities | Observations, Lessons, Labs, and Worksheets

Description

Struggling to keep your students engaged in science at the beginning of the year? This hands-on 5 senses science unit makes learning fun, meaningful, and easy to prep! With creative five senses worksheets, interactive observation labs, and student-friendly visuals, your young scientists will be excited to explore the world using their senses—just like real scientists do!

Perfect for Kindergarten through 2nd grade, this resource helps students build essential skills in science observation, inquiry, and vocabulary—all with minimal prep for you.

🧠 What Students Will Learn:

• How to identify and describe all 5 senses

• How scientists use their five senses to make observations

• How to complete and reflect on a science observation sheet

• How to carry out a simple investigation using their senses

✅ What’s Included:

Everything you need to teach an engaging scientific observation unit is here!

• 6 easy-to-teach, print-and-go lessons

• Five senses vocabulary word wall to support learning

• Vocabulary cards with clear definitions

• Mini posters with real-life photos for each of the 5 senses

• Foldables, matching games, and five senses worksheets

• Anchor chart templates and nonfiction science reader with questions

• “My 5 Senses” activity + “Create Your Own Picture Book” project

• Adjective practice for describing sensory details

• “The Great Outdoors” nature walk activity

• “Investigate Popcorn” and “Investigate Apples” science labs

• KWL chart, bubble map, and 3-2-1 notes organizer

• Word search, “I Spy” five senses activities, drawing prompts, and writing pages

• End-of-unit quiz with answer key

• Ready-to-use science observation sheet for hands-on labs

✨ Why Teachers Love It:

✔️ Easy to implement—just print and teach
✔️ Highly visual and engaging for young learners
✔️ Strengthens cross-curricular skills like vocabulary, writing, and critical thinking
✔️ Perfect for back to school, science routines, or sensory exploration
✔️ Designed to save you time while supporting NGSS-aligned science practices

Bring science to life in your classroom with this low-prep, high-impact unit that helps students see, hear, smell, touch, and taste the joy of learning! It’s a must-have for any elementary teacher looking to start the year strong with hands-on science.

💬 What Teachers Are Saying:

⭐ “My kids loved this and it helped them to better understand the concepts! Thank you!” – Eversole Productions
⭐ “This resource was perfect for my class. It helped keep all my students engaged in learning.” – Sharon L.
⭐ “Such a great way to start the school year for my second graders—perfect segue into our matter unit!” – Tyisha C.

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