Naturalist Intelligence

Jessica BidartCamila Tello

Changing the worldOne student at a

Think Influential Meaningful Experiences

Naturalist Intelligence

• Children with strong naturalistic intelligence show sensitivity towards the environment and other living creatures

• This intelligence has to do with observing, understanding and organizing patterns in the natural environment.

• These children learn best when they are outdoors in nature.

Characteristics of Naturalistic Intelligence

• Interested in subjects such as botany, biology and zoology.

• Good at categorizing and cataloging information.

• May enjoy camping, gardening, hiking and exploring the outdoors.

Activities that children with naturalistic intelligence will enjoy

• Collecting natural organisms, leaves, flowers etc.,

• Using scientific gadgets - telescope, microscope etc.,

• Environment related activities - recycling etc.,• Learning about nature• Visiting various natural locations

Activity

“Collecting and Organizing Leaves”

Instructions1. Collect the leaves2. Divide your leaves into the following 3

groups:- Trees- Flowers- Bushes3. Paste your leaves on the worksheet given by

the teacher.

Linkography

•http://www.parentree.in/Parentree-editors/journal-876/Teaching-children-through-naturalistic-intelligence--multiple-intelligence----Activities--Toys--Materials--Examples.html • http://www.angelfire.com/mi3/spitit/ •http://kindernature.storycounty.com/display.aspx?DocID=20054291155 •http://psychology.about.com/od/educationalpsychology/ss/multiple-intell_9.htm

Biography

•J. Harmer,” The Practice Of English Language Teaching”, 2003. •Early Childhood-Head Start Task Force, U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, “Teaching Our Youngest”, 2002