1. Multiple Intelligences
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Multiple Intelligences
The question is not
"How smart are you?"
it's "How are you smart?"
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2. Multiple Intelligences = "Smarts"
There are 8 different kinds of smart - word smart, logic smart, picture smart, nature smart, people smart, self smart, music smart, and body smart.
We each have ALL of these kinds of "smarts" but in our own individual combination, with some stronger than others. T
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3. Multiple Intelligences
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4. "Verbal-Linguistic Intelligence"
Word Smart
"Verbal-Linguistic Intelligence"
Good at and enjoy:
reading writing creating talking listening remembering
explaining telling stories
playing word games and puzzles
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5. What Can it Do For You?
You can communicate with others through speaking or writing
You can help yourself do well in school
You can visit new places, meet interesting people, and see mysterious things—all through books

6. To Become More Word Smart
Read about things that interest you
Play word games- scrabble, crossword puzzles
Keep a journal
Learn another language

7. "Logical-Mathematical Intelligence"
Logic Smart
"Logical-Mathematical Intelligence"
Good at and enjoy:
calculating solving problems
organizing hypothesizing
categorizing analyzing
making patterns researching
using logical arguments
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8. What Can it Do For You?
You can improve your math, science, and computer skills
You can figure out and understand how the world around you works
You can use it to help solve problems in many areas of your life

9. To Become More Logic Smart
Play strategy games- chess, checkers
Do brain teasers
Watch science shows or visit a science museum
Practice solving simple math problems in your head

10. "Visual-Spatial Intelligence"
Picture Smart
"Visual-Spatial Intelligence"
Good at and enjoy:
art photography
designing graphing
working with maps mazes
making diagrams drawing plans
creating mental pictures
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11. What Can it Do For You?
You can use it to create different kinds of art
You can use it to solve problems and brainstorm new ideas
You can use it to design and build things from models to buildings

12. To Become More Picture Smart
Visit an art museum
Take photographs or make videos
Take a class-art, photography, architecture
Do puzzles

13. "Musical-Rhythmic Intelligence"
Music Smart
"Musical-Rhythmic Intelligence"
Good at and enjoy:
singing remembering songs rhyming
dancing keeping the beat rapping
playing instruments creating sound effects
remembering things by: making them into a rhyme, song, or rap
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14. What Can it Do For You?
It can help you learn more in school and remember important things
You can use it to communicate in different ways
It can bring you pleasure

15. To Become More Music Smart
Listen to different types of music
Sing
Learn to play an instrument
Go to music concerts

16. "Interpersonal Intelligence"
People Smart
"Interpersonal Intelligence"
Good at and enjoy:
understanding people working with others
cooperating caring
communicating leadership
managing and organizing people
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17. What Can it Do For You?
It can help you get along with others, including your friends, parents, siblings, classmates, and teammates
It can help you make friends
You can use it to solve disputes and help others get along better
You can use it to organize and lead people

18. To Become More People Smart
Meet new people
Volunteer
Join a group or club
Spend time with family and friends

19. "Intrapersonal Intelligence"
Self Smart
"Intrapersonal Intelligence"
Good at and enjoy:
setting goals self-control
being responsible
thinking about and understanding their: learning, feelings, behavior, strengths and weaknesses
using their experiences to understand and explain things
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20. What Can it Do For You?
You can use it to learn from your mistakes and your successes, so you can make the most of all of your intelligences
You can set goals for your future and learn from your past
You can understand your feelings and express them in healthy ways

21. To Become More Self Smart
Keep a journal of your thoughts, feelings, memories
Set goals for yourself
Reflect on your day
Do things that are important to you and you enjoy

22. "Naturalist Intelligence"
Nature Smart
"Naturalist Intelligence"
Good at and enjoy:
taking care of animals being outdoors
caring about the environment
learning about, exploring, observing, and investigating nature, animals, and the environment
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23. What Can it Do For You?
You can use it to be more observant of your surroundings
It can help you realize the importance of the environment
It can help you learn more about and appreciate everything in nature

24. To Become More Nature Smart
Start a garden
Watch nature shows
Take care of a pet
Visit zoos or aquariums
Learn to cook

25. "Bodily-Kinesthetic Intelligence"
Body Smart
"Bodily-Kinesthetic Intelligence"
Good at and enjoy:
movement acting
building fixing things
manipulating making things
learning actively
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26. What Can it Do For You?
You can become healthier by exercising and playing sports
You can learn to think and solve problems in a whole new way
You can use your body to express yourself artistically

27. To Become More Body Smart
Join a sports team
Exercise
Do arts and crafts
Build things