Your Brain's Senses
In this six week class we will explore how the brain processes the five senses.
Jennifer Wynands (Author Jenny Mouse)
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(533)
What's included
6 live meetings
4 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
In this class we will learn the structures of the human brain that are responsible for controlling our five senses. Students will be introduced to scientific terms with an explanation of their meaning. We will learn about a different sense each week, and will do activities or play games to help connect to the class content. Week 1 Introduction: Learn about the brain parts needed for our five senses. We will learn by placing our hands on our head over the parts of the brain as we act out each sense. Week 2 Sight: See how optical illusions can trick your brain, and explore how your brain processes images. We will look at some optical illusions and discuss how our brain processes sight. Week 3 Sound: Listen to different sounds and explore the system in your ear and brain that allow you to hear. We will play a game to identify different sounds we hear. Week 4 Touch: Learn how our brain understands touch. Explore different household objects to see how they feel, and envision how the signal is sent to the brain. Week 5 Smell: Learn how the human sense of smell compares to other animals. Explore and compare scents found around your home. Week 6 Taste: Bring some different flavored snacks to class, and learn how our taste buds allow us to explore different flavors. The last 10 minutes of class will be spent with a little goodbye party to celebrate the end of our class.
Learning Goals
Students will learn how their brain processes their senses, and the parts of the brain involved in sensory perception. They will be introduced to scientific terms.
Other Details
Supply List
Students should bring paper and a pencil to each class. Week 1: Bring pencil crayons and a print out of the brain coloring sheet: https://coloringhome.com/coloring/9c4/bbK/9c4bbKgni.pdf Week 4: Bring 3-6 objects that have different textures to class (any object found around the house or yard is alright.) Week 5: Bring 3-6 objects that have different smells to class (such as a flower, a scented candle, and an old shoe) Week 6: Bring 3-6 foods with different flavors to class (such as a sweet strawberry, a slice of sour lemon, and some salty pretzels)
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined September, 2019
4.8
533reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
When I took my first psychology course in University I was hooked on the topic! I couldn't believe it had taken me so long to learn about my brain! The program I was in would not allow for a minor, but that did not stop me from taking every psychology course I could fit in my schedule. The more I studied psychology the stronger the feeling grew that it was a topic that should be learned early in life. Reviews
Live Group Class
$79
for 6 classes1x per week, 6 weeks
45 min
Completed by 6 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-11
3-9 learners per class
