1. Naturalistic (Nature Smart) -Can recognize plants, animals, and other parts of nature -Are able to identify rocks, trees, flowers, and clouds -Enjoy fishing, hiking, or camping -Care about animals and plants -Enjoy outdoor activities -Notice patterns in nature easily -Like collecting flowers, rocks, shells, or other natural objects -Enjoy stories, shows or any subjects that deal with animals or nature -Are interested in biology, astronomy, meteorology, or zoology -Like to help the environment and endangered species Strengths: Source: http://www.casacanada.com/natuintel.html

2. Naturalistic (Nature Smart) -Study outdoors -Take a walk outside while reviewing topics you have learned or while brainstorming new ideas -Create observation notebooks -Draw or photograph objects that relate to topics you are learning -Use tools such as microscopes, binoculars, telescopes, or magnifiers to further observe nature or natural objects -Read books, articles, or online sources about nature, science, and the environment to learn more about these topics -Visit science or nature centers, zoos, and aquariums for hands-on learning -Collect, categorize, and label objects -Join environmental clubs -Create projects on science and the environment Tips To Be Successful in School: Sources: http://www.casacanada.com/chart.html; http://www.literacyworks.org/mi/practice/engage-social.html; http://www.georgefox.edu/education/resources/mentoring/Resources%20for%20Teachers/Multiple_Intelligence_Guide.pdf; Armstrong, Thomas. You’re Smarter Than You Think: A Kid’s Guide to Multiple Intelligences. Minneapolis: Free Spirit Publishing Inc., 2003

3. Naturalistic (Nature Smart) Career Options: Source: http://www.casacanada.com/career.html; Armstrong, Thomas. You’re Smarter Than You Think: A Kid’s Guide to Multiple Intelligences. Minneapolis: Free Spirit Publishing Inc., 2003 Naturalistic Intelligence: animal trainer/handler anthropologist archaeologist astronomer beekeeper biologist botanist chef ecologist entomologist (studies bugs) environmental inspector environmental lawyer environmental scientist environmentalist farmer fisherman forensic scientist forest/park ranger gamekeeper garden/nursery owner geologist herpetologist (studies reptiles) horticulturist (studies growth of plants, flowers, fruits, and vegetables) ichthyologist (studies fish) landscape designer marine biologist meteorologist natural resource manager nature guide nature photographer navigator ornithologist (studies birds) paleontologist (studies fossils) park ranger rancher sailor veterinarian volcanologist (studies volcanoes) weather tracking specialist zoo keeper zoologist (studies animals)