KS1 Senses: Five Senses Flashcards

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5 science cards for Year 1 practice, with clear prompts, explanations and adult checks.

Format: Flashcard Deck
Subject: Science
Level: Key Stage 1
Typical time: 15 minutes

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Card 1: Sight A simple drawing of a human eye. Which body parts are associated with sight?: Answer and guidance: Eyes Eyes help us see light, colour and shapes. People’s vision differs. Try together: Describe a colour or shape, or discuss one with an adult. Adult check: Accept eyes. Do not use a dark-room challenge or ask anyone to look at bright lights.
Card 2: Hearing A simple drawing of a human ear. Which body parts are associated with hearing?: Answer and guidance: Ears Ears help us hear sounds. Sounds begin with vibrations. Some people use hearing aids or other support. Try together: Name a quiet sound you know. Adult check: Accept ears and a suitable example, such as gentle tapping. Do not make loud sounds close to ears.
Card 3: Smell A simple drawing of a nose. Which body part is associated with smell?: Answer and guidance: Nose The nose helps us smell. Smell also contributes to the flavour of food. A blocked nose can make flavours harder to recognise. Try together: Talk about a familiar smell. Adult check: Accept nose. Discussion is enough; do not ask children to sniff unknown substances or block their nose while eating.
Card 4: Taste A simple drawing of a tongue without taste zones. Which body part helps us taste?: Answer and guidance: Tongue Taste buds on the tongue help us notice tastes such as sweet, sour, salty, bitter and umami. Different tastes are not confined to separate tongue zones. Try together: Name a food you know that tastes sweet. Adult check: Accept tongue and a suitable example. This is a discussion, not a food-tasting task.
Card 5: Touch A simple drawing of a hand with five digits. Is touch only felt by our hands?: Answer and guidance: No — skin across the body can sense touch. Hands are useful for exploring textures, but skin elsewhere can also sense touch. Try together: Describe a safe, familiar texture. Adult check: Accept a description such as smooth, rough, soft or bumpy. Use safe adult-selected objects; never hot or sharp items.

What you’ll learn

Use this Flashcard Deck to practise and consolidate Science knowledge and skills at Key Stage 1. Return to it as often as your access allows to build confidence and fluency.

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5 science cards for Year 1 practice, with clear prompts, explanations and adult checks.

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