Small containers or bags for collecting scented items.
Blindfolds (optional).
Natural items with distinct scents (e.g., flowers, leaves, herbs)..ntroduction (5 minutes):
Discuss the different scents found in nature and their sources.
Explain that they will be exploring and identifying natural scents.
Collecting Scented Items (10 minutes):
Take the students outside to a designated area (e.g., schoolyard, garden).
Allow them to collect natural items with distinct scents.
Guide them in using small containers or bags for collection.
Scent Exploration (20 minutes):
Return to the classroom and provide blindfolds for an added challenge (optional).
Allow students to smell the collected items and identify their sources.
Discuss the characteristics of each scent.
Sharing and Discussion (10 minutes):
Allow students to share their favorite scents and their sources.
Discuss the role of scents in nature (e.g., attracting pollinators, signaling ripeness).
Reflection (5 minutes):
Ask students to share one new scent they discovered in nature.
Reinforce the importance of using all senses to explore and appreciate the natural environment.