‹#› Close your eyes and imagine you are in a supermarket. What smells can you recognize? You have completed your grocery shopping and have been transported to your kitchen. What are the scents you can detect right now? Suddenly, you are transported to a garden full of different flowers. What does it smell like?
I dentify the parts of the nose. I dentify the functions of the nose. Name the common illnesses and disorders of the nose among young children. Enumerate ways of protecting and caring for the nose. ‹#›
Let’s Learn ‹#›
‹#› You will need to smell and identify the contents of the containers. Make sure not to peek!
‹#› The Nose The nose has different parts that work together to help us smell. The major parts of the nose are: n ostrils n asal cavity m ucous membrane o lfactory bulb Diagram of the nose
‹#› Parts of the Nose The nostrils are the two holes in the nose. The nasal cavity connects with the back of the throat. Diagram of the nose
‹#› The mucous membrane is a moist and thin layer of tissue that makes mucus. Mucus captures small particles that could irritate your lungs. The olfactory bulb sends signals to the brain for us to identify the things we smell around us. Diagram of the nose Parts of the Nose The mucous membrane is a moist and thin layer of tissue that makes mucus. Mucus captures small particles that could irritate your lungs. The olfactory bulb sends signals to the brain for us to identify the things we smell around us.
‹#› Have you experienced having a clogged nose or a runny nose? Do you remember what caused it?
‹#› Runny nose happens when excess fluid flows from the nose. Clogged nose happens when the nasal passages are blocked due to an infection or a foreign body stuck inside the nose. Common I llnesses and Disorders of the Nose
‹#› Common I llnesses and Disorders of the Nose Sinusitis is an infection of the sinuses which often happens after a cold or allergy. Nosebleed is caused by a broken blood vessel inside the nose.
‹#› Using a sinus or nasal wash Using a dehumidifier to reduce moisture in the air Avoiding allergens Avoiding putting things in your nose Ways to Care for the Nose
Let’s Do I t ‹#›
‹#› You will take a stroll around the place and observe the different smells that you can identify. Write them down in your notebook. You may do this individually or with a partner. Take a Walk on the Smelly Side
You Can Do I t ‹#›
‹#› We will now have an activity where you will try to taste using your nose! You might be wondering why and how we are going to do that. Listen closely and follow the steps to find out. Tasting - With Your Nose?
Let’s Connect ‹#›
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Our noses, just like the rest of our bodies, need to be properly taken care of. We must take care of our nose because it is the only sensory organ we use to smell and breathe. ‹#›
The nose is the only sensory organ we use to smell and breathe. The main parts of the nose are: nostrils nasal cavity mucous membrane olfactory bulb ‹#›
The most common nose disorders are runny nose, clogged nose, sinusitis, and nosebleed. ‹#›
What Have You Learned? ‹#›
Which of the following does the nose help us? smell and hear smell and feel Smell and breathe ‹#› Choose the letter of the correct answer.
‹#› What are the two holes at the end of your nose called? nostrils septum cartilage Choose the letter of the correct answer.
‹#› Which of the following disorders is an infection that often happens after a cold? runny nose clogged nose sinusitis Choose the letter of the correct answer.
‹#› What sense is directly related to the sense of smell? sight taste hearing Choose the letter of the correct answer.
‹#› What part of the nose connects it to the throat? nostrils nasal cavity mucous membrane Choose the letter of the correct answer.
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