Smell
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Key Stage 1
Meaning
Smell is a sense we get from our nose.
About Smell
Smell can be sweet or stinky, fresh or musty. There are many different smells but not many words to describe smell. Usually we say something smells like something else.
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| A rose has a sweet smell. | The smell of an old book is musty. | I can smell the fresh air outside. |
Key Stage 2
Meaning
Smell is one of the 5 main human senses.
About Smell
Key Stage 3
Meaning
Smell allows animals to detect certain chemicals in the air.
About Smell
Key Stage 4
Meaning
About Smell
- Smell is one of the 5 main human senses.
- When an animal detects a chemical in the air receptor cells in the nose create an action potential which sends an impulse to the central nervous system (CNS).