Seeing is Believing!

We have been learning about the five senses in science. Specifically, we have been learning that our five senses help us gather information about the world around us. Our brain then uses that information to make decisions!

Our Five Senses Unit encompasses the following TEKS:

K.2B Plan and conduct simple descriptive investigations
K.2C Gather information using simple equipment and tools to extend the senses
K.2D Construct reasonable explanations using information
K.2E Communicate findings about simple investigations
K.4A Identify and use senses as tools of observation
K.4B Make observations using tools including hand lenses, balances, cups, bowls, and computers

We explored our sense of sight with several fun activities!

We looked through funny glasses that made everything look like a rainbow.

We looked through all sorts of kaleidoscopes...

We even got to decide what to put inside one kaleidoscope--feathers, sequins, beads...
WOW!

We explored the light that comes from a flashlight...

We used hand lenses to look at things UP CLOSE...

We played with color paddles and made some NEW colors...

And we used our sense of sight to find things in I Spy books.

It's amazing everything that our eyes can see!