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Exploring My Sense of Taste Activity

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	Activity 6 Exploring My Sense Of Taste	Sense Of Taste Activity Sheet Pencil You will need a combination of salty and sweet foods suitable for your child. For example: Sweet: chocolate / Strawberries / cake Salty: peanut butter / olives / cheese / crisps Knife Cutting board Two plates	Dt1/2.1a use the basic principles of a healthy and varied diet to prepare dishes Sc1/2.2d identify, name, draw and label the basic parts of the human body and say which part of the body is associated with each sense

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Activity 6

Exploring My Sense Of Taste

Sense Of Taste Activity Sheet
Pencil
You will need a combination of salty and sweet foods suitable for your child.
Sweet: chocolate / Strawberries / cake
Salty: peanut butter / olives / cheese / crisps
Knife
Cutting board
Two plates

Dt1/2.1a use the basic principles of a healthy and varied diet to prepare dishes
Sc1/2.2d identify, name, draw and label the basic parts of the human body and say which part of the body is associated with each sense

Activity 6
Exploring My Sense Of Taste

Practical Resources:

Sense Of Taste Activity Sheet
Pencil
You will need a combination of salty and sweet foods suitable for your child.
Sweet: chocolate / Strawberries / cake
Salty: peanut butter / olives / cheese / crisps
Knife
Cutting board
Two plates

Relation to Curriculum in England:

Dt1/2.1a use the basic principles of a healthy and varied diet to prepare dishes
Sc1/2.2d identify, name, draw and label the basic parts of the human body and say which part of the body is associated with each sense

Downloads:

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How do I use this activity?

This activity is a great way to introduce your child to the concept of taste and help them sort foods into two groups: sweet and salty. This resource is aligned with the Design & Technology and Science aspects of the National Curriculum of England, making it a valuable addition to your classroom or home education materials.

Be sure to explore the other topics available on our website, where you will find a wide range of engaging and fun activities for primary ages that cover most points of the national curriculum for England. Some of these topics include flying machines, inspired by shapes, and the human body. With our resources, you will have access to videos, activity sheets, and easy-to-understand activity plans that will support your child's learning journey.

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