1. Multiple Intelligences

2. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JguxPh6UHFc&feature=related

3. What is Intelligence ?

4. Just how are you smart?  Can you solve this: 2 n + 3 n (where N is an integer) ever the square of a rational number? OR  Define this: Pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoc- oniosis OR  Write: a symphony CAN’T? Not to worry http://www.youtube.com/watc h?v=SaeEXJcolnI

5. Thank You Mr. Gardner!  In 1983 a man by the name of Howard Gardner proposed the theory of Multiple Intelligences.  His theory suggested that rather than only one type of ‘smart’, there are 8/9!  In other words, the question is no longer “How smart are you?”, but rather, “How are you smart?”

6. The Multiple Intelligences Countdown 9) Existential Intelligence  Ability to tackle deep questions about human existence, such as the meaning of life, why do we die, etc.; SKILLS: Reflective and deep thinking, design abstract theories 8) Verbal Linguistic Intelligence  Using language to present your ideas, to express your feelings or persuade others.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Soe8ayi3ScE http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Soe8ayi3ScE

7. The Multiple Intelligences Countdown 7) Logical/Mathematical Intelligence  Reasoning, logical thinking; handling mathematical problems 6) Visual/Spatial Intelligence  Creating and interpreting visual images; thinking in three dimensions. 5) Bodily/Kinesthetic Intelligence  Feeling and expressing things physically; doing hands-on work

8. The Multiple Intelligences Countdown 4) Musical/Rhythmic Intelligence  Creating and feeling a rhythm to express a mood; detecting and analyzing musical themes  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0qro8 MPT5E4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0qro8 MPT5E4  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yee5 EQQtP7k http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yee5 EQQtP7k

9. The Multiple Intelligences Countdown 3) Naturalist  Understanding nature, seeing patterns in the way nature works; classifying things 2) Intrapersonal Intelligence (within the self)  Understanding your own interior thoughts and feelings in a very clear way 1) Interpersonal Intelligence (between people)  Understanding the feelings, needs and purposes of others