MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES
VERBAL LINGUISTIC
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Read a book, novel
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Read a poem, essay
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Read a short story, play
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Communicate and share ideas
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Discuss or debate
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Explain a concept
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Give a speech, impromptu
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Tell a story, tall tale
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Tell jokes, puns, riddles
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Compare and contrast
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Create a slogan
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Do a crossword puzzle
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Do creative writing
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Do descriptive writing
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Keep a journal or diary
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Make a word web
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Use the writing process
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Write a biography
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Write a book report
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Write a letter
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Write a narrative
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Write an autobiography
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Write a newspaper article
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Write a persuasive paper
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Write a play or skit
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Write a poem
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Write a research report
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Write a speech
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Write instructions
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Learn a second language
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Learn vocabulary words
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Practice grammar, spelling
LOGICAL/MATHEMATICAL
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Analyze data
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Apply information
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Brainstorm ideas
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Classify and categorize
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Compare and contrast
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Conduct an experiment
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Decipher codes
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Discover patterns, trends
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Evaluate ideas
Formulate hypothesis
List or organize facts
Make associations
Make predictions
Outline material
Play pattern game
Sequence events
Solve logic problems
Synthesize ideas
Test hypotheses
Use abstract symbols
Use deductive/inductive thinking
Use graphic organizers
Build answers
Calculate probability
Do calculations
Make a graph
Play number games
Solve math problems
Solve story problems
Use calculator, compass
Use math manipulatives
Use spreadsheet software
Write an equation
Write a proof
VISUAL/SPATIAL
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Create a collage, montage
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Create a pattern, texture
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Design a brochure, logo
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Design or decorate clothes
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Design postcard, stamps
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Draw a design
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Draw a scene from story/math problem
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Illustrate a book
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Make a mobile
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Make a poster
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Make a sculpture
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Make puppets
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Make visual aids
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Paint or draw
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Play with colors
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Practice perspective, shading, coloring
Take photographs
Use painting or drawing software
Do guided imagery
Fantasize or visualize
Imagine or pretend
Mind map
Watch films, videos
Build or draw 3D
Chart a route
Estimate size, distance
Make or read a map
Play with geometric shapes
Use page layout software
Use graphic organizers
MUSICAL/RHYTHMIC
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Compose a melody
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Copy sounds and melodies
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Create a musical collage
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Hum, clap, click, bang, snap in tune
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Write a song, poem, jingle
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Play an instrument solo
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Play as a class
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Play as a team, band
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Sing a duo, trio, quartet
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Sing a solo, as a class
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Evaluate music
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Learn about instruments
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Learn to read notes, symbols,
expressions
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Learn sensitivity to sound, rhythmic
patterns
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Listen to music of different times,
genres, cultures
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Study or report on a musician,
instrument, era
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Use music software
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Change the words to a song, jingle, rap
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Interpret lyrical meanings
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Listen to curriculum music songs
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Listen to music, background music
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Write or sing a song including facts
about topic
BODILY/KINESTHETIC
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Act out a role
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Act out a word, concept
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Choreograph or perform a dance,
movement, sequence
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Depict concepts with movement,
formations
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Do a task without talking
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Learn sign language
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Perform a pantomime
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Perform a skit or play
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Play charades
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Use physical gestures
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Assemble/disassemble appliances,
machines
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Dissect plants, animals
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Play computer or video games requiring
hand-eye coordination or fine motor
skills
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Use tools
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Hop, skip, jump, run
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Play sports
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Stretch, do yoga
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Work out, jump rope
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Build a model
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Create projects
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Create props and crafts
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Do math with manipulatives
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Do science experiments
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Explore learning materials
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Put together a puzzle
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Touch or feel parts
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Visit places
NATURALIST
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Go to a zoo, farm, aquarium, forest
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Observe natural phenomena
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Observe plants, stars, comments, space
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Take a nature hike, camp
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Visit the ocean, tide pool
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Visit a river, lake, park
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Watch nature videos
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List characteristics
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Record changes, developmental stages
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Record color, size, form, function
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Use a log or journal
Classify by color, size, form, function
Devise classification system
Learn taxonomy system, names
Sort & categorize nonnatural items:
buttons, pasta, nuts, bolts
Use graphic organizers
Capture nature with photographs
Care for classroom pet
Collect specimens
Grow flowers, vegetables
Plant a tree
INTERPERSONAL
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Debate an issue
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Discuss with a partner
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Do a team presentation
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Do teambuilding & class building
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Establish team goals
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Interview each other
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Make a team project
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Paraphrase each other
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Practice active listening
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Practice constructive criticism
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Practice taking turns
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Process interactions
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Share with others
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Take role of another
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Tutor a classmate
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Use roles
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Work on communication skills
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Write a collaborative paper or report
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Practice compromising
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Practice mediation skills
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Reach consensus
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Role-play
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Solve problems as a team
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Solve real or simulated conflicts
Assign roles or tasks
Mediate conflicts
Motivate others
Plan an event
INTRAPERSONAL
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Keep a “To Do” list
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Make an action plan
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Prioritize items
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Set goals and work on achieving goals
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Describe feelings about topic, situation
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Keep a daily log or diary
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List priorities
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Make a journal entry
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Meditate
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Observe mood changes
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Read silently
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Record, analyze dreams
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Reflect on learning
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Relate content to personal experiences
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Think about actions
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Think about thinking
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Weigh alternatives
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Work independently
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Write about thinking
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Write about actions
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Write about wants/needs
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Write an autobiography
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Write personal poetry
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Choose between alternatives
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Defend a position
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Express likes, dislikes
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Respond to hypothetical ethical
dilemmas
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Take a stance
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Write ethical code, roles of conduct
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