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In this activity (4th activity on the page), learners use their sense of smell to rate and arrange containers filled with different dilutions of a scent (like cologne or fruit juice) in order from weakest to strongest. Learners will discover the sensitivity of their senses of smell. This activity page includes a link to background information about the sense of smell.
- 10 to 30 minutes
- 5 to 10 minutes
- $1 - $5 per group of students
- Ages 8 - 18
- Activity
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per group of students)
- Smells (cologne, perfume or fruit juice)
- Containers (like washed 8 oz. yogurt cups)
- Paper
- Pen or marker
- Water for dilutions
- Blindfold (optional)
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
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Physical Sciences
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Chemistry
- Solutions
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Chemistry
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The Nature of Science
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The Scientific Process
- Conducting Investigations
- Formulating Explanations
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The Scientific Process
Informal Categories
- Food and Cooking
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- smell
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