The Sense Of Touch

Louise R. Wooten               Henry Clay Elementary
1021 East 193rd Place          13231 South Burley Avenue
Glenwood IL 60425              Chicago IL 60633
708-757-4376                   312-535-5600

Objective:

Given a group of objects the learner will identify each using the sense of touch.

Materials Needed:

Hands-On Box                    Spiny Spurs
Rocks                           Sand
Ball                            Water
Wood                            Clay Dough
Balloons                        Metal
Plastic Cup                     Styrofoam

Recommended Strategies:

1. Discuss the sense of touch and name ways in which the sense can be used.
   Tell how the sense of touch is special.
2. Explain how the sense of touch works together with the sense of sight.
3. Place items in the Hands-On Box and have a few blindfolded students identify 
   an object using only his/her sense of touch.
4. Place like objects on a table and have a few blindfolded students identify 
   the same object as in the box.
5. Allow students to examine objects as to texture, shape, and size from the 
   above list.  Also as to condition of touch sensation; pain, cold, hot, or
   sharp.   

Performance Assessment:

Give each student a worksheet and have them identify each object using the 
sense of touch.  The students' hypotheses may vary but the idea is that the use 
of touch is vital in recognizing most things.

Conclusions:

As a result of the demonstration, the students will be able to realize the 
importance of the touch and sight senses.  They will be able to use these 
senses in many ways.

Multicultural:

Touching objects to achieve familiarity is an aspect for many children's game  
in many cultures.  It is an important sense for everyone because the touch sense 
works together with the sight sense.  Everyone needs the sense of touch in many
aspect of life.  Touch can be used in games, skin sensation, identification, and
other usage.