GATE Week 1

Think about… “Focus on the journey, not the destination. Joy is found not in finishing an activity, but in doing it.”

Goals 2010 Students will Become members of a learning community built upon respect, positive communication and mutual support Learn about themselves as thinkers and researchers Develop critical thinking and problem solving skills Work both independently and as a team member effectively Learn, use, modify and adjust research skills to complete a long- term independent study Build confidence and strengthen presentation skills

What is a Learning Community? It’s like a family… Think about how you want to be treated Respect each person’s right to speak and share an idea or opinion Listen to understand Offer encouragement when it is needed Be honest, but kind Be a participant, not an observer

What is the teacher’s job? Your teacher will: Work closely with students to help them grow as thinkers and learners Provide information about the research process Teach research skills and presentation skills Share ideas and resources Guide students, provide encouragement and support as needed Listen to understand

What kind of thinker are you? Consider… People think differently Everyone has unique strengths and talents Some have to write everything down Some hum while they learn Some think better when they’re moving What about you? Dr. Howard Gardner, Ph.D., Harvard, developed a theory of multiple intelligences

Taking notes, doing research… As you learn about the 8 different intelligences and identify famous examples, choose 3 that are most interesting Create a Tree Map with a branch for each person that interests you Do a little research to learn about each person and why they are examples of each type of intelligence

Eight Ways of Being Intelligent Which one describes YOU?

Verbal-Linguistic Is strong in/likes to…. Read, write, and tell stories Memorize dates, work with word puzzles Learns best through: Reading, hearing and seeing words, speaking, writing, discussing and debating

Verbal Linguistic Famous Examples Abraham LincolnJ. K. Rowling

Math-Logic Is strong in/likes to… Math, solve problems, patterns, working with spreadsheets, numbers, graphs and charts Learns best through: working with patterns and relationships, classifying, categorizing, abstract concepts

Math-Logic Famous Examples Albert Einstein Sally Ride, Astronaut Stephen Hawkins, Physicist

Spatial Is strong in/likes to.. Read maps, charts, draw, puzzles, design, build, create, daydream, look at pictures Learns best through.. Working with pictures/colors, visualizing, drawing

Spatial Famous Examples Pablo Picasso, ArtistGeorgia O’Keefe, Artist Ansel Adams, Photographer

Bodily-Kinesthetic Is strong in/likes to…. Athletics, dancing, acting, crafts, using tools, body language Learns best through… Touching, moving, processing knowledge through bodily sensations

Bodily-Kinesthetic Famous examples… Michelle Kwan, Olympic Skater Serena Williams, Professional Tennis Charlie Chaplin, Actor

Musical Is strong in/likes to…. Sing, hum, play an instrument, listen to music, remembering melodies/songs Learns best through… Rhythm, melody, singing, listening to music

Musical Famous examples Mozart, Composer Ella Fitzgerald, Jazz Singer Yo-Yo Ma, Cellist

Interpersonal Is strong in/likes to… Understanding people, leading, organizing, communicating, resolving conflicts, having friends, talking to people, joining groups Learns best through… Sharing, comparing, relating, interviewing, cooperating

Interpersonal Famous Examples… Mahatma GandhiBarack Obama, President Mother Theresa

Intrapersonal Is strong in/likes to… Understanding self, recognizing strengths/weaknesses, setting goals, works alone, reflects, pursues interests Learns best through… Working alone, doing self-paced projects, having space, reflecting

Intrapersonal Famous Examples… Eleanor Roosevelt Emily Dickinson, Poet

Naturalist Is strong in/likes to…. Be involved with nature, understanding nature, making distinctions, identifying flora and fauna Learns best through… Working in nature, exploring living things, learning about plants and natural events

Naturalist Famous Examples… James AudubonJohn Muir

What is your intelligence? Take the Multiple Intelligence Quiz Tally your results Determine your strengths Contribute your information to a Class Graph Use the information to complete a Circle Map about YOU

MI Quiz Websites Edutopia Quiz (electronic) learning-styles-quiz? Literacy Works Quiz (electronic) ngths.html MI Identified

Create a Circle Map 1.Identify the intelligence traits that best describe you. 2.Write down specific examples. You may use pictures! 3.Be sure to include the Frame of Reference!

Extension Give the Multiple Intelligence Quiz to three others (brother, parent, coach, friend, teacher…) Tally the results and share the information Add data to a new Class Graph

Extension 2 Knowing the results of the Multiple Intelligence Quiz, choose one person to compare/contrast with YOU. Create a Double Bubble Map to share