Naturalist Intelligence

General Characteristics

Individuals with naturalist intelligence are very in tune with their surroundings, especially their living surroundings. They’re drawn to animals, plants, and ecology issues.

Curricula Planning

·         Nature study

·         Ecology

·         Take care of animals

·         Environmental awareness

·         Nature walks

Tools

·         Plants

·         Animals

·         Gardeners’ tools

·         Naturalists’ tools

·         Nature videos

·         Weather station

Teaching Strategies

Objective: Incorporate nature, living things, and ecological awareness

·         Connections to living things and natural phenomena

·         Emphasize awareness of surroundings

Assessments

·         Examine geographical features and contributions to history

·         Compare character development to an ecosystem development

·         Explain phenomena using animal analogies