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Multiple Intelligences Framework
Logical/Mathematical
Verbal/Linguistic
Discern logical or
numerical patterns;
deductive reasoning
Use written and
spoken language
to express
complex meaning
Visual/Spatial
Perceive the
visual world
accurately;
create mental
images
Musical/Rhythmic
Body/Kinesthetic
Produce and
appreciate forms
of musical
expressiveness
Control body
movements and
handle items
skillfully
Naturalist
Recognize
patterns and
distinctions in
the natural
world
Interpersonal
Understand
others; discern
verbal and
non-verbal
cues
Intrapersonal
Understand
oneself;
engage in selfreflection and
metacognition
Naturalist
Recognize
and classify
cultural and
natural
artifacts, data
gathering in
natural
setting
Interpersonal
Intrapersonal
Cooperative
learning, peer
teaching,
brainstorming,
shared inquiry
Decision
making, journal
writing, selfdiscovery,
independent
learning
projects
Instructional Strategies for Multiple Intelligences
Logical/Mathematical
Verbal/Linguistic
Visual/Spatial
Problem solving,
investigation,
experimentation,
questioning
Discussion,
narration,
advances
organizers,
writing activities
Imagery, map
analysis,
observation
activities,
construction of
dioramas or
posters
Musical/Rhythmic
Simulations, song
analysis, creative
song writing,
performances
Body/Kinesthetic
Simulations,
modeling, role
playing, analyzing
manipulatives
Multiple Intelligences: Example of a History Lesson
Logical/Mathematical
Analyze statistical
historical data, create
graphic representations
of historical data,
create hyperlinked
timeline
Verbal/Linguistic
Compose essays,
poetry, etc. for
publishing on web
page, critique
written resources
through an
annotated
bibliography
(hypertext)
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Visual/Spatial
Construct
thematic web
pages that
include various
visual images
(e.g., posters,
political
cartoons,
broadsides,
photos,
illustrations),
construct
hyperlinked
timelines and
maps
Musical/Rhythmic
Body/Kinesthetic
Naturalist
Interpersonal
Intrapersonal
Analysis of song
lyrics, composition
of song lyrics,
design and publish
PowerPoint
presentations which
incorporate music
and visual elements
Internet based
simulations,
cooperative web
searches or web
quests, role
playing activities
that incorporate
Web resources,
classroom
presentations
Design
virtual
landscapes,
analyze
computer
simulated
topographic
battlefields,
cities,
maps, etc.
All of the above
activities that
might be
designed to
incorporate
cooperative
learning groups
All of the
above
activities that
might be
completed
through
reflective
individual
projects
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Multiple Intelligences: Example of a History Lesson (expanded version)
Logical/Mathematical
Verbal/Linguistic
Visual/Spatial
Charts, diagrams,
government reports,
statistical demographic
and population data
Diary entries,
government
documents,
personal
narratives,
historical
documents, letters
Maps,
diagrams,
illustrations,
battlefield
representation,
historical
timelines
Musical/Rhythmic
Body/Kinesthetic
Lyrics or audio files
of patriotic protest,
period and other
historical music
Illustrations and
descriptions of
historical
costumes,
cooking, dance,
etc. for role
playing or
simulation
Naturalist
Illustrations,
paintings,
maps,
personal
narratives
and
photographs
of historical
and
contemporary
environments
Interpersonal
Intrapersonal
All of the
other areas of
resources the
might be used
in cooperative
activities
All of the
other areas of
resources
that might be
used in
reflective
activities
Naturalist
Interpersonal
Intrapersonal
Multiple Intelligences: Create Your Own Lesson!
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Logical/Mathematical
Verbal/Linguistic
© 2006, Stetson & Associates, Inc.
Visual/Spatial
Musical/Rhythmic
Body/Kinesthetic