Multiple Intelligences

the ability to acquire and apply knowledge and skills Intelligence: the ability to acquire and apply knowledge and skills

YOU are Intelligent

Linguistic Intelligence I learn Best Through: Stories Reading Written Words I show my learning best through: Essays Poems Advertisement

Possible Careers for Linguistic Learners Poet Journalist Writer Teacher Lawyer Politician

Some other Linguistic Learners Stephenie Meyer Judy Blume R.L. Stein Edgar Allen Poe

Logical/Mathematical Intelligence I learn Best Through: Charts Graphs Problem Solving I show my learning best through: Creating graphic organizers Making tables

Possible Careers for Logical Learners Scientists Engineers Computer Programmers Video Game creators

Some other Mathematical Learners Bill Gates: Founded Microsoft and is one of the richest people in the U.S. He also has a learning disability.

Spatial Intelligence I learn Best Through: Maps Charts pictures videos I show my learning best through: Skits Posters Dioramas

Possible Careers Navigators Sculptors visual artists inventors architects interior designers mechanics engineers

Spatial Learners Steven Spielberg - Famous Movie Director (ET, Indiana Jones, Transformers) Martha Stewart

Kinesthetic Intelligence I learn Best Through: Games Making Models Using manipulatives Using hand motions I show my learning best through: Acting Building a model

Some Famous Kinesthetic Learners Michael Jordan Tiger Woods Tom Cruise

Possible Careers for Kinesthetic Learners Athletes physical education teachers Dancers Actors Firefighters artisans Surgeon

Musical Intelligence I learn Best Through: Songs Rythms and petterns Dancing I show my learning best through: Singing or Rapping Poetry

Some Famous Musical Learners Elvis Presley Kanye West Beethoven Mozart

Possible Careers For Musical Learners Musician Composer Radio DJ Music Teacher or Therapist

Interpersonal Intelligence I am good at: Building trust Communicating through my actions and my words Understanding other people’s views I learn Best Through: Conversations with others Working in groups to solve problems I show my learning best through: Skits or group presentations Group Projects Writing from another person’s view

Possible Careers for Interpersonal Intelligence Counselor Salesperson Politician Business Person

Intrapersonal Intelligence I am good at: Reflecting on my actions and thoughts Recognizing my strengths and weaknesses I learn Best Through: Quiet study time Reading silently Talking with a fellow classmate I show my learning best through: Journaling Memoirs

Possible Careers for Intrapersonal Intelligence Researchers Theorists College Professors Writers

Naturalist Intelligence You enjoy learning through: Field trips Artifact Collecting (rocks, animals, leaves, etc.) You enjoy showing your learning through: Dioramas Photo essays Timelines

Famous Naturalist Learners Lewis and Clark Charles Darwin Ms. Rolla

Possible Careers for Naturalist Learners Gardeners Botanists (work at the Botanical Garden!) Archaeologist FBI Agent

Your first Science Journal Entry In Your Notebook, you will write at least 3 paragraphs. Answer the following questions: Are YOU intelligent? How do you know? When have you felt most intelligent? You may want to also want to write about the following: Write on what intelligences you found that you are better at Which intelligences were you less strong in? Talk about friends you know who are good at each of the intelligences, or famous people who are like you in their abilities.

Wrap Up There is a belief that you can be good at all of them, but inevitably we favor certain intelligences. It is important to know how you are intelligent so you can do your best to adjust and adapt to what you have to learn. If you are musically smart, memorize facts in songs. If you dance well, create a dance about certain stories, or act out a short skit, etc