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Lesson 33 • Labs, products & wellness

Mint Senses Scavenger Hunt

Find mint clues with chosen senses and communicate what feels good, neutral, or too much.

Classroom lesson: Mint Senses Scavenger Hunt - Substitute Extension

Today I can…

observe mint using senses I choose and share a preference.

Words to know

Our five words

MINTSMELLTOUCHLOOKSTOP

Follow along

What we will do

  1. 1

    Choose senses

    Pick look, smell, touch with a tool, or observe only.

  2. 2

    Look

    Find leaf shape, color, veins, or movement.

  3. 3

    Smell if chosen

    Use a sealed scent jar from a comfortable distance.

  4. 4

    Feel if chosen

    Use a tool or finger to notice texture.

  5. 5

    Share

    Choose like, neutral, avoid, more, or all done.

Speech, sign, point, eye gaze, or AAC

Tell us what you need

Choose a word when you are ready.

LOOKSMELLTOUCHSKIPALL DONE
Teacher & para guideMaterials, House objectives, access, and safety

Materials

  • Verified mint and one contrasting approved herb
  • Individual trays
  • Magnifier
  • Sealed scent jars
  • Texture tools
  • High-contrast choice board

Safety first

Never require smelling, touching, or tasting. Screen allergies and skin sensitivity. Use sealed samples and tools when direct contact is not appropriate.

Follow each student's IEP, health, feeding, allergy, behavior, and mobility plans.

Objectives by House

House 1

Students will choose a sensory channel and communicate continue, stop, or all done.

House 2

Students will identify mint from two choices and record one preference.

House 3

Students will compare mint with one other plant using two chosen features.

House 4 & 5

Students will complete a structured sensory observation and describe or record preferred, neutral, and avoided features.

Access supports

Communication Model five core words; accept speech, AAC, eye gaze, gestures, object choices, signs, and partner-assisted scanning.

Sensory Present one material at a time. Offer tools, gloves, observe-only, a scent-free choice, and a quiet break.

Motor Stabilize containers, pre-loosen parts, use adapted grips, and offer seated, standing, partner, or directing roles.

Learning Show the finished result, model first, use short visual steps, repeat, and record the least support needed.