1. Naturalist Intelligence “Nature Smart” Katie Jacklett EDU 318 Spring 2011 Howard Gardner

2. Definition… One who is able to recognize flora and fauna One who makes consequential distinctions in the natural world One who has the ability to classify patterns in nature One who learns through classifications, categories, and hierarchies

3. Traits… Fascination with how things grow or work Intrinsically organized Enjoys sorting and organizing Picks up on subtle differences in meaning Empathizes with nature Prefers charts, tables, diagrams, and timelines Sensitivity and appreciation for nature Distinguishes patterns easily Negotiates well Prefers natures to cities Classifies objects Observe, question, and experiment

4. Famous Naturalists… Lewis and Clark John Muir John James Audubon George Washington Carver Charles Darwin

5. Career Choices… Farmer Archaeologist FBI Gardener Veterinarian Botanist Oceanographer Scientist Park Ranger

6. Classroom Implementation… Collect objects from the natural world Do experiments in nature Incorporate nature into literature assignments Set up feeding stations for birds Draw or photograph natural objects Teach nutrition Create & work calculation problems based on nature Learn about uses of nature for building in construction

7. More… Make montages/collages incorporating "stuff" from nature Implement naturalist curriculum themes Care for a classroom pet Use sand and water play Have live plant(s) in classroom Observe and experiment Watch weather patterns

8. “I love to think of nature as an unlimited broadcasting station, through which God speaks to us every hour, if we will only tune in.” – George Washington Carver “We still do not know one thousandth of one percent of what nature has revealed to us.” – Albert Einstein Quotes…

9. Online Resources… http://surfaquarium.com http://www.lth3.k12.il.us/rhampton/mi/lessonplanideas.htm http://www.wilywalnut.com/naturalistic/naturalist- intelligence.html http://kindernature.storycounty.com http://multipleintelligenceandnlp.blogspot.com http://www.angelfire.com/mi3/spitit/ http://www.quoteworld.org/ http://www.brainyquote.com

10. Resources continued… http://veterinarianlisting.net http://www.reefed.edu http://www.newworldencyclopedia.org http://myclasslyrics.com http://www.nationalgeographic.com http://kasamaproject.org http://lastdaysoftheincas.com http://sharp.sefora.org http://www.prm.nau.edu http://www.cbseguess.com http://www.garden-ideas.co.uk Photos taken from: