Howard GardnerDanielle George, Ashley Inman, Megan Pingel

"An intelligence is the ability to solve problems, or to create products, that are valued within one or more cultural settings "

Howard Gardner

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Multiple Intelligences Quiz

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The Multiple Intelligences

Linguistic

Logical- Mathematical

Musical

Bodily- Kinesthetic Vis

ual- Spatial

Interpersonal

Intrapersonal

Naturalist

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Linguistic IntelligenceSensitivity to spoken and written languageAbility to learn languagesCapacity to use language to accomplish

certain goalsUses language to express one’s self and

remember information•Class Discussions•Sharing poems, myths, legends, news articles•CD-ROM Interactive books•Email•Reading and Interpreting Web Information

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Logical-Mathematical Intelligence

Ability to analyze problems logically, carry out mathematical operations, and investigate issues scientifically

Ability to detect patterns, reason deductively, and think logically

•Scientific Equipment•Spreadsheets (Excel)•Science and Math Computer Software•Online Data Collection

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Musical IntelligenceSkill in the performance, composition, and

appreciation of musical patternsAbility to recognize and compose musical

pitches, tones, and rhythms

•Sound and Music Files•Music Composition Software•Interactive books with audio Elements•Audio notation in word processors

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Bodily- Kinesthetic IntelligenceUsing one’s whole body or parts of the body

to solve problemsAbility to use mental abilities to coordinate

bodily movements

•Dancing and playing sports•Keyboarding, mouse, joystick, and other devices for movement•Video cameras

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Visual- Spatial IntelligencePotential to recognize and use the patterns of

wide space and more confined spaces

• Imaging Software•Videos•Cameras•Scanners•Artwork•Digital Drawing Pads•Timeline Making Software

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Interpersonal IntelligenceCapacity to understand the intentions,

motivations, and desires of other peopleAllows people to work effectively with others

•Blogs•Email•Chatting•Social Networks•Peer Tutoring•Group Presentations

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Intrapersonal IntelligenceCapacity to understand oneselfTo appreciate one’s fears, feelings, and

motivations

•Journals and Diaries•Blogs•Concept Maps•Problem Solving Software•Multimedia Portfolios

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Naturalist IntelligenceUnderstanding natureExploring things in the natural worldIdentifying flora and fauna

•Microscopes•GPS•Observations•Field Trips•Video Recordings of the Natural World

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Works CitedSmith, M. K. (2008). Howard Gardner, Mutiple Intelligences

and Education. Retrieved February 12, 2009, from /http://www.infed.org/thinkers/gardner.htm

Technology and Multiple Intelligences. (2007). Retrieved February 12, 2009, from http://www.eduscapes.com/tap/topic68.htm

What is Multiple Intelligence Theory? [Motion picture]. (2007). United States: MSUlaw.edu. Retrieved February 12, 2009, from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KEFpaY3GI-I&feature=related