Reception different environments science lesson using senses to observe
This Reception different environments science lesson using senses to observe supports children to explore the world around them through sight, sound, touch and smell. Pupils compare natural and human-made features in different settings by tuning into sounds and textures using everyday vocabulary.
Linked to the EYFS Understanding the World goal, this sensory science lesson helps pupils look closely, describe features, and begin to make comparisons between local and contrasting environments like woodlands and rainforests.
This Reception science lesson pack includes:
- Interactive slides about the five senses and sound comparisons
- Outdoor exploration prompts and structured observation tasks
- Texture collage activity using natural and man-made materials
- Sensory recording sheets and age-appropriate drawing tasks
- Step-by-step lesson plan with vocabulary, questions and assessment
This is Lesson 4 in our Reception science scheme of work, part of the Scintillating Science programme for EYFS.
