SCIENCE GRADE 3

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LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET

Sense Organs of the Human Body

Background Information for the Learners (BIL)

The human body is composed of five (5) sense organs namely;

eyes, ears, nose, tongue and skin. These are specialized organs
that help us gather information and become aware of the things in
our environment. The human sense organs contain receptors that
relay information to our nervous system. Each sense organ has its
own parts and functions. The eye is the sense organ of sight or
seeing. It is composed of the following parts; pupil, cornea , iris,
lens, retina and optic nerves that perform certain roles. The ear is
an organ for hearing. It has thee major parts outer ear, middle
ear and inner ear. The nose is the organ of smell. Its parts are;
nostril, nasal cavity, mucus membrane, olfactory nerves. The
tongue is an organ of taste. Its surface bears the taste buds of
sweet, salty, sour and bitter. The skin is the organ of touch. It is
the largest organ of the human body. It is made up of the
following parts; epidermis, dermis, sweat glands, oil glands and
nerve endings. Each of part plays an important role in our
human body.
The Learning Activity Sheets are provided to help you master the parts
and functions of the sense organs and to be aware and practice the
healthful habits to protect them

Competencies:
  Describe the parts and functions of the sense organs of the human
body. (S3LT-11a-b-1)

Activity 1 – WORD SEARCH

Direction: Search and color the part of the eye being described in the
sentences below. The answers may be found horizontally, vertically or
diagonally

1. It is the colored part of the eye.

2. It is the opening at the center of the eye.
3. It lies on the inner surface at the back of the eye.
4. It is a transparent covering of the eye.
5. It is where the image is focused.

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h S E T X z A C O N c A v E G N

Activity 2 - CONNECT ME

Direction:
 The parts of the skin are found in column A while their functions are
found in column B. Draw a line to connect the parts with their respective
functions.

Column A Column B

1. Dermis a. They secrete sebum.

2. Epidermis b. They secrete perspiration and control body

temperature

3. Nerve endings c. They send messages to the brain.

4. Oil glands d. They bring oxygen and nutrients

to the skin
5. Sweat glands e. It protects the surface of the skin
f. It protects the inner part of the
skin.

Activity 3 - TELL ME YOUR NAME

Direction: Study the illustration of the ear and label its

parts from the words listed below.
 Anvil Cochlea Eardrum Hammer

outer auditory Pinna Stirrup semicircular

canal canal

Activity 4 - COMPLETE ME
Direction : Write the missing letter in the boxes to complete the word.

1. What organ helps you determine the smell of a sampaguita flower?

O E

2. What are the microscopic hairs that can sense different odors?

C A

3. What are the two long holes that allow air to enter?
 N S R L

4. What is the hole behind the nose that contains the nerve cells and cilia?

N S L C V Y
5.

O A C O R N R V S

Activity 5 - FIX ME

Direction: Write the correct order on how the nose works as a sense organ
of smell. Write the number on the blanks provided to indicate the correct
sequence .

____A. Air passes to the nasal cavity.

____B. The olfactory nerves send messages to the brain.

____C Air enters through the nostrils.

____D. The brain interprets the message and tells you the
smell of something.

____E. The mucous membrane warms and moistens the air.

____F. The odor molecules stimulate the olfactory nerves.

 Activity 6 - FACT OR BLUFF

Direction: Write Fact on the blank if the statement shows proper way of caring
the sense organs and Bluff if the statement does not.

_________1. Read with enough light.

_________2. Clean your nose regularly using a soft and clean

handkerchief.

_________3. Use sunglasses to protect your eyes from bright

lights.

_________4. Use hairpin or matchstick in cleaning your

ears.

_________5. Consult the doctor if you have pain in your ear.

_________6. Blow your nose gently if you have colds.

_________7. Visit your doctor if you have skin ailment.

_________8. Use any cloth in cleaning your nose.

________ 9. Avoid too much exposure to sunlight.

_________10. Gently brush your tongue .

REFLECTION:

1. I learned that ___________________________________

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2. I enjoyed most on ___________________________________
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3. I want to learn more on _________________________
Answer Key: Activity 1-
Word Search
1. Iris
2. Pupil
3. Lens
4. Cornea
5. Retina
Activity 2 – Connect Me
1. Dermis ------- It protects the inner part of the skin
2. Epidermis --- It protects the surface of the skin
3. Nerves ------- They carry the message to the brain
4. Oil gland ---- It secretes sebum
5. Sweat glands --- They secrete perspiration and control body
temperature
Activity 3 – Tell Me Your Name

Learning Activity Sheet 4 – Complete Me

1. Nose
2. Cilia
3. Nostril
4. Nasal cavity
5. Olfactory nerves

Learning Activity Sheet 5- Fix Me

2 A.
5 B.
1 C.
6 D.
3 E.
 4 F.

Learning Activity 6 – FACT or Bluff

1. Fact
2. Fact
3. Fact
4. Bluff
5. Fact
6. Fact
7. Fact
8. Bluff
9. Fact
10. Fact

References:
Curriculum Guide Science Grade 3
Most Essential Learning Competency
Science Watch 3 by
Arlene A. Ramos
and Marietta M. de Leon, Ph.D

Science and Health by

Natividad Alegre Del Prado

My World of Science and Health by

Bella Angela C. Soriano and
Catherine S. Soriano.

Elementary Science Explorer by

Jonabel R. Quintana Lourdes B. Sing,
Carmelita S. Dela Cruz, and Sherwin L. Padernal
et al.