Sounds+and+Smells

**Smells**
Scenario--You have a new Korean student in your 4th grade class. The other students in your class don't want to sit next to her because they say she smells funny. You have a bad allergy and can't tell. She appears to be a clean, well dressed child and you don't understand your students objections.

Response--Different diets produce different body odors. American smell bad to some people in other cultures because they eat a lot of meat and drink milk. In the case of the Korean child, a diet heavy in garlic could be the reason for the odor.

****Sounds****
** Scenario--You have a new 3rd grade student from Bosnia. During recess time, the child hides under a bench and cannot be persuaded to come out. ** ** Response--Children from war torn countries may be very sensitive to whistles from ambulances, fire or even school. School staff members need to be aware of how frightening bells and whistles may be. Fire drill bells may cause a problem for a new student where fire drills are not practiced. **