you are smarter than you think! multiple intelligences

You AreYou AreSmarter Than You Think!Smarter Than You Think!

Multiple IntelligencesMultiple Intelligences

What does it mean to be smart? What does it mean to be smart? Most people say it is all about getting Most people say it is all about getting good grades and high test scores.good grades and high test scores.

People think it means you can do People think it means you can do things like: things like:

Read really wellRead really wellSolve math problems quicklySolve math problems quicklyRecite a bunch of factsRecite a bunch of factsUnderstand everything about computersUnderstand everything about computers

What do YOU think being smart What do YOU think being smart means? means?

Being smart is NOT about these thingsBeing smart is NOT about these things

Getting good gradesGetting good grades

Scoring well on testsScoring well on tests

Or memorizing stuffOr memorizing stuff

There are many ways someone There are many ways someone can be smart. can be smart.

ArtArt

MusicMusic

AthleticsAthletics

NatureNature

EmotionsEmotions

Getting along with Getting along with othersothers

What are multiple intelligences? What are multiple intelligences?

There isn’t just ONE way to be smart, There isn’t just ONE way to be smart, there are MANY DIFFERENT ways. there are MANY DIFFERENT ways.

People learn in all sorts of different People learn in all sorts of different ways. ways.

There are 8 different kinds of There are 8 different kinds of intelligences.intelligences.

Word SmartWord Smart

(Linguistic Intelligence)(Linguistic Intelligence)

These people enjoy:These people enjoy:Word games (crosswords, word searches)Word games (crosswords, word searches)

Foreign languagesForeign languages

SpellingSpelling

WritingWriting

ReadingReading

Story TellingStory Telling

Music Smart Music Smart Musical IntelligenceMusical IntelligenceCharacteristics of a Music Smart Characteristics of a Music Smart person: person:

Like musicLike musicEnjoy rhythmsEnjoy rhythmsCan find patterns in soundsCan find patterns in soundsCan hear tone and pitch Can hear tone and pitch Like different kinds of musicLike different kinds of musicEnjoy singing, playing instruments and Enjoy singing, playing instruments and listening to music.listening to music.

Logic SmartLogic Smart

Logical-Mathematical IntelligenceLogical-Mathematical Intelligence

These smart people enjoyThese smart people enjoyFiguring things outFiguring things out

Understanding numbers and math conceptsUnderstanding numbers and math concepts

Finding patternsFinding patterns

Science activitiesScience activities

Riddles and brainteasersRiddles and brainteasers

ComputersComputers

Creating codesCreating codes

Picture SmartPicture Smart

Visual/Spatial IntelligenceVisual/Spatial Intelligence

Characteristics include: Characteristics include: Look at the world and see all the interesting Look at the world and see all the interesting things in it. things in it.

Can picture things or images in your headCan picture things or images in your head

Can take what you see and use your Can take what you see and use your imagination to show others your vision imagination to show others your vision through art, design, pictures or inventionsthrough art, design, pictures or inventions

Body SmartBody Smart

Bodily-Kinesthetic IntelligenceBodily-Kinesthetic Intelligence

Body smart people: Body smart people: Are graceful and comfortable in their own Are graceful and comfortable in their own bodiesbodies

May be athleticMay be athletic

Can be dancers or actorsCan be dancers or actors

Enjoy working with their handsEnjoy working with their hands

Like to do crafts, build models or fix things. Like to do crafts, build models or fix things.

People SmartPeople Smart

Interpersonal IntelligenceInterpersonal Intelligence

These smarties: These smarties: Like other people and like talking to them. Like other people and like talking to them.

May be part of a student government or May be part of a student government or other clubother club

Have many friendsHave many friends

Are involved in extra curricular activitiesAre involved in extra curricular activities

Are very socialAre very social

Self SmartSelf SmartIntrapersonal IntelligenceIntrapersonal IntelligenceA self smart person: A self smart person:

Understands his/her own feelingsUnderstands his/her own feelingsKnows what they are good at and where Knows what they are good at and where they can improvethey can improveUnderstand yourself better than anyone elseUnderstand yourself better than anyone elseMay keep a journalMay keep a journalCreates plans for the futureCreates plans for the futureReflects on the pastReflects on the pastSets goals for themselvesSets goals for themselves

Nature SmartNature Smart

Naturalist IntelligenceNaturalist Intelligence

Characteristics: Characteristics: Observant of natureObservant of nature

Enjoy classifying and identifying plants, Enjoy classifying and identifying plants, animals and rocksanimals and rocks

Probably love being outdoorsProbably love being outdoors

Like gardening, taking care of pets or Like gardening, taking care of pets or cookingcooking

More good newsMore good newsYou already have all 8 of these (you are just better at some than You already have all 8 of these (you are just better at some than others)others)

All of the intelligences are different, but also equal. One is not better All of the intelligences are different, but also equal. One is not better than anotherthan another

You can explore and develop your given intelligenceYou can explore and develop your given intelligence

You can try things in all areas of intelligencesYou can try things in all areas of intelligences

There are many ways of being smart in each intelligenceThere are many ways of being smart in each intelligence

Its good to know people who have different intelligences than you.Its good to know people who have different intelligences than you.

These intelligences are found in people from all over the worldThese intelligences are found in people from all over the world

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Take the test at your own pace.Take the test at your own pace.

Answer for yourself…do not select an Answer for yourself…do not select an answer because your friend selected answer because your friend selected it. This is about YOU! it. This is about YOU!

If you have a question, raise your If you have a question, raise your hand and a teacher will help you. hand and a teacher will help you.

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When you are finishedWhen you are finishedWrite down your top three “smarts” on your Write down your top three “smarts” on your worksheet. worksheet.

Write down three careers (as Mrs. Willard Write down three careers (as Mrs. Willard reviews them) for each “smart” that you reviews them) for each “smart” that you have. have.

Word Smart CareersWord Smart CareersAdvertising or Advertising or marketing marketing

EditorEditor

English teacherEnglish teacher

TeacherTeacher

Grant writerGrant writer

JournalistJournalist

PoliticianPolitician

Museum curatorMuseum curator

Public speakerPublic speaker

ProofreaderProofreader

Radio or television Radio or television announcerannouncer

ResearcherResearcher

ScreenwriterScreenwriter

Speech pathologistSpeech pathologist

Speech writerSpeech writer

StorytellerStoryteller

Web editorWeb editor

WriterWriter

Famous Word Smart PeopleFamous Word Smart People

R.L. Stein R.L. Stein

Judy BlumeJudy Blume

Dr. SeussDr. Seuss

Shel SilversteinShel Silverstein

Roald DahlRoald Dahl

Mrs. ButlerMrs. Butler

Mrs. AltepeterMrs. Altepeter

Music Smart CareersMusic Smart CareersComposerComposerChoir directorChoir directorConductorConductorDisc jockey (DJ)Disc jockey (DJ)EthnomusicologistEthnomusicologistInstrument makerInstrument makerJingle writerJingle writerLyricistLyricistMusic arrangerMusic arrangerMusic director/supervisorMusic director/supervisorMusic producerMusic producerMusic researcherMusic researcher

Music teacherMusic teacherMusic therapistMusic therapistMusicianMusicianPiano tunerPiano tunerSingerSingerSongwriterSongwriterSound effects editor for Sound effects editor for moviesmoviesSound engineerSound engineerStudio directorStudio directorVideo/film sound designerVideo/film sound designer

Famous Music Smart PeopleFamous Music Smart People

BeethovenBeethoven

Lil’ WayneLil’ Wayne

Mrs. ShumwayMrs. Shumway

Carlos SantanaCarlos Santana

Jimi HendrixJimi Hendrix

Miles DavisMiles Davis

Justin BieberJustin Bieber

Number Smart CareersNumber Smart CareersAccountantAccountantAir traffic controllerAir traffic controllerAppraiserAppraiserAstronautAstronautBankerBankerBookkeeperBookkeeperCode-breakerCode-breakerComputer programmerComputer programmerData analystData analystElectricianElectricianEngineerEngineer

Forensic scientistForensic scientistInformation scientistInformation scientistResearcherResearcherMathematicianMathematicianMeteorologistMeteorologistMortgage brokerMortgage brokerPhysicianPhysicianScience teacherScience teacherScientistScientistStockbrokerStockbrokerTechnician Technician video game video game designer/programmerdesigner/programmer

Famous Number Smart PeopleFamous Number Smart People

Albert EinsteinAlbert Einstein

Thomas EdisonThomas Edison

Bill GatesBill Gates

Marie CurieMarie Curie

Sir Isaac NewtonSir Isaac Newton

Mrs. WoodmanMrs. Woodman

Mr. BryantMr. Bryant

Mark ZuckerbergMark Zuckerberg

Picture Smart CareersPicture Smart CareersAdvertiserAdvertiserAnimatorAnimatorArchitectArchitectArt teacherArt teacherCartographer (map maker)Cartographer (map maker)Children’s book illustratorChildren’s book illustratorCinematographerCinematographerDocumentary makerDocumentary makerDrafterDrafterEnvironmental designerEnvironmental designerFine artistFine artistFurniture designerFurniture designer

Graphic artistGraphic artistInterior designerInterior designerInventorInventorLandscape designerLandscape designerMovie maker/directorMovie maker/directorMovie special effects artistMovie special effects artistNavigatorNavigatorPhotojournalistPhotojournalistPilotPilotSailorSailorUrban plannerUrban plannerWeb designerWeb designerWindow dresserWindow dresser

Famous Picture Smart PeopleFamous Picture Smart People

Leonardo da VinciLeonardo da Vinci

Vincent Van GoghVincent Van Gogh

Frank Lloyd WrightFrank Lloyd Wright

Amelia EarhartAmelia Earhart

The Wright BrothersThe Wright Brothers

SacajaweaSacajawea

Mrs. RicciMrs. Ricci

Body Smart CareersBody Smart CareersAcrobatAcrobatActorActorCabinet makerCabinet makerCarpenterCarpenterChoreographerChoreographerCircus performerCircus performerConstruction workerConstruction workerCosmetologistCosmetologistCraftspersonCraftspersonDancerDancerDentistDentistFactory worker Factory worker GymnastGymnastHair stylistHair stylistHandy personHandy personJewelerJeweler

Leather workerLeather workerLifeguardLifeguardMagicianMagicianMassage therapistMassage therapistMartial artistMartial artistMechanicMechanicMimeMimeMusicianMusicianPE teacherPE teacherProfessional athleteProfessional athleteSculptorSculptorStunt personStunt personSurgeonSurgeonTailorTailorWelderWelder

Famous Body Smart PeopleFamous Body Smart PeopleTom CruiseTom CruiseJim Abbot Jim Abbot (baseball player with no right hand)(baseball player with no right hand)

Jim CarreyJim Carrey

Mia HammMia Hamm

Tiger WoodsTiger Woods

Serena & Venus WilliamsSerena & Venus Williams

Michael JordanMichael Jordan

Kurt WarnerKurt Warner

Mr. FlanneryMr. Flannery

People Smart CareersPeople Smart CareersAdministratorAdministratorAdvertising executiveAdvertising executiveAnthropologistAnthropologistBusiness personBusiness personBusiness ownerBusiness ownerCoachCoachCounselorCounselorCriminologistCriminologistHome-care providerHome-care providerHuman resources Human resources specialistspecialistInterviewerInterviewerLawyerLawyerManagerManagerMediatorMediator

NurseNursePsychiatristPsychiatristPublic speakerPublic speakerReceptionistReceptionistReporterReporterSales personSales personSchool principalSchool principalSocial workerSocial workerTalk-show hostTalk-show hostTeacherTeacherTravel agentTravel agentWaitress/waiterWaitress/waiter

Famous People Smart PeopleFamous People Smart People

George WashingtonGeorge Washington

Franklin RooseveltFranklin Roosevelt

Harry TrumanHarry Truman

Rosie O’DonnelRosie O’Donnel

Mother TheresaMother Theresa

Bill ClintonBill Clinton

Dr. PhilDr. Phil

Self Smart CareersSelf Smart CareersActorActor

ArtistArtist

ClergyClergy

ComedianComedian

Detective/investigatorDetective/investigator

Film makerFilm maker

EntrepreneurEntrepreneur

Guidance counselorGuidance counselor

InventorInventor

LeaderLeader

PoetPoet

ProfessorProfessor

PsychiatristPsychiatrist

ResearcherResearcher

Social workerSocial worker

TeacherTeacher

Time management Time management consultantconsultant

writerwriter

Famous Self Smart PeopleFamous Self Smart People

Helen KellerHelen Keller

General George PattonGeneral George Patton

GandhiGandhi

Martin Luther King, Jr.Martin Luther King, Jr.

OprahOprah

Mrs. Willard Mrs. Willard

Nature Smart CareersNature Smart CareersAnimal trainerAnimal trainerArcheologistArcheologistAstronomerAstronomerBeekeeperBeekeeperBiologistBiologistBotanistBotanistChef/cookChef/cookEcologistEcologistEntomologist (studies bugs)Entomologist (studies bugs)Environmental lawyer, Environmental lawyer, inspector or scientistinspector or scientistFarmerFarmerFisherFisherForensic scientistForensic scientistForest/park rangerForest/park rangerGamekeeperGamekeeper

Garden nursery Garden nursery owner/workerowner/workerGardnerGardnerGeologistGeologistHerpetologist (studies Herpetologist (studies reptiles)reptiles)HorticulturistHorticulturistLandscape designerLandscape designerMarine biologistMarine biologistNature photographerNature photographerRancherRancherSailorSailorTree surgeonTree surgeonVeterinarianVeterinarianVolcanologistVolcanologist

Famous Nature Smart PeopleFamous Nature Smart PeopleLouis Pasteur Louis Pasteur (Chemist who discovered the (Chemist who discovered the Rabies vaccine – had ADD)Rabies vaccine – had ADD)

Henry David Thoreau Henry David Thoreau

(a writer)(a writer)

Jane Goodall Jane Goodall

(trained apes in Africa)(trained apes in Africa)

Ansel AdamsAnsel Adams(photographer of nature)(photographer of nature)

Mr. WillardMr. Willard