We have five main senses, and their job is to tell us what’s happening around us. Living things - Our senses - Incredible brain Learning Points There are five main senses (sight, hearing, smell, taste and touch), which together help us to experience the world around us. We use different senses when engaging in different activities. Our brains help us to interpret the information provided by our sense organs (eyes, ears, nose, tongue and skin). A Twig Junior Film - Core science concepts explained in an easy way for the youngest students.