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Complete each section by placing a “1” next to each statement you feel accurately describes you. Ifyou do not identify or agree with a statement, leave the space blank. Total each section.I enjoy putting things that have common characteristics into categoriesIssues about the health or ecology of our planet are important to meHiking and camping are enjoyable activitiesI enjoy working in a gardenI believe preserving our National Parks is importantPutting things in hierarchies (order of importance) makes sense to meAnimals are important in my lifeMy home has a recycling system in placeI enjoy studying biology (animals) and botany (plants)I spend a great deal of time outdoorsTOTAL for Section 1I easily pick up on patterns of sound or rhythmsI focus in on noise and soundsMoving to a beat or rhythm is easy for meI’ve always been interested in playing an instrument or singingThe rhythm or cadence of poetry really interests meI remember things by putting them in a rhymeConcentrating is difficult if I am listening to a radio or TVI enjoy many kinds of musicMusical plays are more interesting to me than serious playsRemembering the words or lyrics to a song is easy for meTOTAL for Section 2I keep my things neat and orderly most of the timeStep-by-step directions are a big help to meSolving problems comes easily to meI am easily frustrated with disorganized peopleI can complete math calculations quickly in my headPuzzles requiring reasoning skills are fun for meI can’t begin an assignment until all my questions are answeredStructure and clear directions help me be more successfulI find working on a computer spreadsheet or database rewarding and funThings have to make sense to me or I am dissatisfiedTOTAL for Section 3Grade 8Grantsburg Public Schools2007 - 20081Multiple IntelligencesGuidance Curriculum

It is important to see my role in the “big picture” of lifeI enjoy discussing questions about lifeReligion is important to meIf I have the opportunity, I enjoy viewing art masterpiecesRelaxation and meditation exercises are rewarding and helpfulI like visiting breathtaking sites in natureI enjoy reading about the ideas of ancient and modern philosophersLearning new things is easier when I understand their importanceI wonder if there are other forms of intelligent life in the universeStudying history or ancient culture helps give me perspective orunderstanding about our worldTOTAL for Section 4I learn best interacting or working with othersThe more people involved in a project or work, the better I like itStudy groups are very good and productive for meI enjoy on-line chat rooms, e-mailing, text messaging my friendsParticipating in politics is important to meTV and radio talk shows are enjoyableI am a “team player”I dislike working aloneClubs and co-curricular activities are funI pay attention to social issues and causesTOTAL for Section 5I enjoy making things with my handsSitting still for long periods of time is difficult for meI enjoy outdoor games and sportsI value non-verbal communication such as sign language or body languageA fit body is important for a fit mindArts and crafts are enjoyable pastimesExpression through dance is beautifulI like working with toolsI live an active lifestyleI learn best by doing or “hands-on” activitiesTOTAL for Section 6Grade 8Grantsburg Public Schools2007 - 20082Multiple IntelligencesGuidance Curriculum

I enjoy reading all kinds of different materialsTaking notes helps me remember and understand things betterI faithfully contact friends through letters and/or e-mailIt is easy for me to explain my ideas to othersI like to keep a journalWord puzzles like crosswords and jumbles are funI write for pleasureI enjoy playing with words like puns as a source of humor and funForeign languages interest meDebates and public speaking are activities I would like to participate inTOTAL for Section 7I am very aware of my moral beliefs and valuesI learn best when I have an emotional attachment to the subjectFairness is important to meMy attitudes can have an effect on how well I learnSocial justice and equality issues concern meWorking alone can be just as productive as working in a groupI need to know why I should do something before I agree to do itWhen I believe in something I will give 100% of my effort to itI like to be involved in causes and projects that help other peopleI am willing to protest or sign a petition to correct something I believe iswrong or unjustTOTAL for Section 8I can imagine ideas in my mindRearranging the furniture in a room is fun for meI enjoy creating art using a variety of materials and ideasI remember things better when I use graphic or visual organizersPerformance art (singing, dancing, acting) can be very satisfyingSpreadsheets are great for making charts, graphs and tablesThree dimensional puzzles bring me much enjoymentMusic videos are very stimulating and funI can recall or remember things in “mental” picturesI am good at reading maps and blueprintsTOTAL for Section 9Grade 8Grantsburg Public Schools2007 - 20083Multiple IntelligencesGuidance Curriculum

SectionTotal PointsMultiply1: NaturalistX 102: MusicalX 103: LogicalX 104: ExistentialX 105: InterpersonalX 106: KinestheticX 107: VerbalX 108: IntrapersonalX 109: VisualX 10ScoreDo: Plot your scores on the bar graph to see your strengths:100908070605040302010Sec. 1Sec. 2Sec. 3Sec. 4Sec. 5Sec.6Sec. 7Sec. 8Sec. heticVerbalINTRApersonalVisualGrade 8Grantsburg Public Schools2007 - 20084Multiple IntelligencesGuidance Curriculum

Getting Acquainted With Multiple Intelligences*According to Dr. Howard Gardner, a Psychologist at Harvard, multiple intelligences are 7-differentways to demonstrate intellectual ability or strength. Naturalist Intelligence is the ability to appreciate nature and feel a strong interest inpreserving our environment. These learners enjoy: hiking and camping, helping care foranimals and plants, love being outdoors and believe that recycling is an important method ofpreserving life on our planet. Possible careers: biologist, botanist, gardener,landscape architect, DNR/Park ranger, farmer, vet, outfitter, travel guide,naturalist. Musical/Rhythmic Intelligence is the ability to produce and appreciatemusic. These musical learners “think” in sounds, rhythms and patterns. Theirskills include: singing, whistling, playing musical instruments, recognizing patterns,composing music, and remembering melodies. Possible careers: composer,conductor, musician, singer, sensitive listener, disc jockey. Logical or Mathematical Intelligence is the ability to use reason, logic andnumbers.These learners think in patterns making connections between pieces of information. Theselearners ask lots of questions and like to do experiments. Possible careers: scientist,engineer, computer programmer, mathematician, detective, Secret Service, FBI Existential Intelligence is the ability to see your role in the “bigpicture” of things; where you fit in the world. Existential learners enjoydiscussing the big questions about life; religion can be very important.They gain meaning from the study of history and ancient cultures as wellas reading the ideas of modern philosophers. Existentialists may enjoydiscussing the possibility of other forms of intelligent life existing in theuniverse. Possible careers: spiritual leader, minister,archaeologist, anthropologist, art historian, environmental planner. Interpersonal Intelligence. These learners try to see things from otherpeople’s points of view in order to understand. They often have the ability to sensefeelings, intentions and motivations. They use both verbal (speaking) and non-verballanguage (eye contact, body language) to communicate. Their skills include:listening, empathy, working with groups, building trust, and peaceful conflictresolution. Possible careers: counselor, sales, business owner, realestate agent.Grade 8Grantsburg Public Schools2007 - 20085Multiple IntelligencesGuidance Curriculum

Kinesthetic Intelligence is the ability to control body movements and handle objects skillfully. Theselearners express themselves through movement. By interacting with the space around them,they are able to remember and process information. Their skills include: physical coordination,crafts, acting, and using their hands to create or build. Possible careers: athlete, phy.ed. teacher, dancer, actor, firefighter, policeman, surgeon. Verbal or LinguisticIntelligence is the ability to usewords and language. Theselearners have highly developedhearing skills and are generallyvery good speakers. They think in “words” rather than “pictures”. Their skillsinclude listening, speaking, writing, story telling, teaching, using humor, understandingthe meaning of words, remembering information and convincing someone of theirpoint of view. Possible career interests: journalist, author, movie scriptwriter, teacher, lawyer, politician, translator, public speaker. Intrapersonal Intelligence is the ability to self-reflect andbe aware of one’s “inner state of being”. There learners try tounderstand their inner feelings, dreams, and relationships withothers. Their skills include: recognizing their own strengths andweaknesses, reflecting and analyzing themselves, awareness of their desires and dreams, evaluatingtheir thinking patterns, reasoning with themselves, and understanding their role in relationship toothers. Possible careers: social science researcher, theorist, philosopher, spiritualleader, psychologist. Visual or Spatial Intelligence is the ability to perceive things. These learners tendto think in “pictures” and need to create vivid mental images in order to retain information.They enjoy looking at maps, charts, pictures, videos and movies. Their skills include: puzzlebuilding, reading, writing, understanding charts and graphs, a good sense of direction, sketching, painting,creating visual metaphors and analogies, manipulating images, constructing, fixing, designing practical objects,interpreting visual images. Possible careers: pilot, navigator, sculptor, visual artist, inventor,architect, interior designer, mechanic, engineer, sailor, commercial or residential painter.We all have SOME of each of these intelligences. Life experience strengthens each one.http://surfaquarium.com/MI/inventory.htm 1999 Walter McKenzie, The One and Only Surfaquarium. This survey may be printed, used and/or modified by educatorsas long as the copyright tag remains in tact.Grade 8Grantsburg Public Schools2007 - 20086Multiple IntelligencesGuidance Curriculum

naturalist. Musical/Rhythmic Intelligence is the ability to produce and appreciate music. These musical learners “think” in sounds, rhythms and patterns. Their skills include: singing, whistling, playing musical instruments, recognizing patterns, composing music, and remembering melodies. Possible careers: composer,