Why is the sense of smell important for bears? Objective Students will exercise their sense of smell and experience the importance of smell for survival. Background Both humans and animal use their sense of smell to survive. The sense of smell helps us become aware of our surroundings and can help us find food, recognize things and informs us of danger. Students will exercise their sense of smell and experience the importance of smell for survival. The Dinseynature “Bears Educator’s Guide” for grades 2-6 has lessons and information about brown bears and their senese. This is what it says about Duration: 60 Minutes Additional Standards: NGSS K-LS1-1. Use observations to describe patterns of what plants and animals (including humans) need to survive. Essential Question Why is the sense of smell important for bears? Objective Students will exercise their sense of smell and experience the importance of.