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In this activity about olfaction (7th activity on the page), learners use natural ingredients to concoct their own perfume. This resource contains three different perfume recipes and a link to background information about the sense of smell. Note: the recipes require that the solutions sit overnight.
- Under 5 minutes
- 4 to 24 hours
- $1 - $5 per group of students
- Ages 8 - 18
- Activity
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per group of students)
- Water
- Bowl(s)
- Cup of fresh chopped flower blossoms (lilac, lavender, orange blossoms, honeysuckle, etc.)
- Coffee filters
- Dash of vanilla flavoring
- Dash of cinnamon
- A few cloves
- Spices such as mint, rosemary, and orange peel
Subjects
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Life Sciences
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Human Senses and Perception
- Smell
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Human Senses and Perception
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The Nature of Technology
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The Design Process
- Invention and Innovation
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The Design Process
Informal Categories
- Food and Cooking
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- smell
- touch
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