Unit 4: The Senses.(Brief Article)

Background Bonus

Children learn through and grow up using their five senses. Through their eyes, ears, nose, hands, and mouth, children discover themselves and the world around them. In the sensory-motor stage of development, sensory learning dominates, but as children's language and thinking skills develop, learning through the senses diminishes. Memories begin to enrich and color life experiences. For example, the smell of popcorn may trigger the memory of the first time children smelled popcorn at a movie with their grandparents. As children continue to develop, they lose some of their sensory awareness. Encouraging children to continue being aware of the senses' contribution to the enjoyment of life is important.

Unit Objectives

Students learn to

* identify their five senses;

* protect their senses and avoid abusing them;

* identify coping skills of individuals who have lost the use of one or more of their senses.