Multiple+Intelligence+activities


 * Multiple intelligences bingo**


 * What is multiple intelligence?**

Multiple intelligence is the categorisation of different approaches to acquiring knowledge developed by Howard Gardner. In 1999 Gardner outlined 8 intelligences:
 * Logical-mathematical intelligence
 * Musical intelligence
 * Spatial intelligence
 * Linguistic intelligence
 * Bodily-kinesthetic intelligence
 * Interpersonal intelligence
 * Intrapersonal intelligence
 * Naturalist intelligence (Churchill, et al., 2011)

Many websites offer easy quizzes to identify where a students strengths lie. Some examples can be found at: [|literacyworks.org] [|www.bgfl.org] [|www.kurwongbss.eq.edu.au] [|www.howardgardner.com]


 * Multiple intelligences bingo.**

Using a bingo card consisting of 9 boxes students are able to choose tasks that use their multiple intelligences (fig 1). Students are required to choose three activities in either a diagonal or straight line. This activity allows students to utilise their strengths while still addressing basic literacy requirements. The bingo format can be adapted to suit any unit of work. For example, figure 2 depicts a bingo card for a unit on Antarctica.

Figure 1
 * Interpersonal || Logical / Mathematical || Bodily / Kinaesthetic ||
 * Musical || Linguistic || Spatial ||
 * Linguistic || Naturalist || Intrapersonal ||
 * Write a story from the perspective of an explorer on an early expedition || Devise a supply list suitable of sustaining an expedition for 6 months. Include rational. || Using a range of materials build a sled big enough to support a person. ||
 * Investigate songs/poems used by Antarctic explorers. Write your own. || Using a list of stimulus words, write a poem about Antarctica. || Design a base of operations for a small research team. ||
 * Create an advertisement for holidays to the arctic. Focus on persuasive language. || Research and write a report on a selected element of the Antarctic ecosystem (weather, animals) || Write a fictional diary (5 days) as if you were on an exploration/research team in the arctic. ||

Figure 2


 * Students with additional needs.**

Allowing students to have input in there own assessment tasks will help with motivation and confidence. Students are able to demonstrate their understanding in a way that best suits their ability and interest.

=Reference list= Churchill, R., Ferguson, P., Godinho, S., Johnson, N. F., Keddie, A., Letts, W., et al. (2011). //Teaching: Making a difference.// Milton, QLD, Australia: John Wiley & Sons Australia.