Taste Test Experiment
Kids love to do the taste test experiment. They are often amazed that
they don't always guess the right answer however. This is a good kids
science experiment to do when you are talking about 5 senses.
Blindfold Taste Test
Have 3-5 different foods to taste test, whatever you can find in the
kitchen.
We had cheese, pears, yogurt, pretzel and chocolate
chips for sampling.
Step 1: Blindfold whomever is doing the experiment and have them hold
their nose so they can't smell the food.
Step 2: Have them predict what each food is as they taste it. Right
down their answer.
Step 3: Take off the blindfold and compare the results.
Your senses work together. You use your sense of smell when tasting
different flavors. So when you can't see the food or smell it, often
times you can't guess what you are eating.
This is why when you have a cold or you are sick foods often taste
different.