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Using My SENSES to Learn About Food

Using My SENSES to Learn About Food

Last Reviewed: 01 Aug 2024


single line eye graphic

What does the food look like? What do I see? Colour? Size? Texture? Shape?


graphic of an ear

If someone ate this food, what would this sound like?


single line graphic of hand

Holding this food, what would it feel like? Hard? Soft? Bumpy? Smooth? Tough? Wet? Dry?


single line graphic of a nose in profile

What does this food smell like? Big smell? Little smell? Strong? Weak? Sweet? Earthy? Meaty?


outline of lips

If I were to taste this food, what would it taste like? Bitter? Sweet? Salty? Spicy? Sour? Is it a strong or weak flavour?

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