Discovering the Naturalist Intelligence: Science in the Schoolyard

By Maggie Meyer, Susan Wertz, Jenna Glock

Book Overview

When it comes to understanding multiple intelligence theory and applying it to the classroom, the naturalist intelligence is an essential piece of the puzzle. This teacher resource will help define naturalist intelligence and explore its potential, identify naturalist traits in students with an observational checklist, meet national science standards while using MI techniques in every lesson, and strengthen students' use of the naturalist intelligence with more than 30 outdoor lessons. Each lesson includes a list of intelligences used, literature entry point, curriculum extensions, assessments that check for understanding, reflection prompts for journals, and tightly formatted directions for teachers.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1569760896
• ISBN13: 9781569760895
• Release Date: October 1998
• Publisher: Zephyr Press
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.6" x 10.9"
• Age Range: 6 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 1 to 7

Customer Reviews

Discovering the Naturalist Intelligence: Science in the Sch

This is an excellent resource for the elementary school teacher. The activities are teacher friendly, easy to gather materials for, and kids love them. The content of this book provides a terrific avenue for incorporating outdoor education activities into the school curriculum...likity split!