The purpose of this section is to become more aware of your intelligences. Intelligences are tools for learning,
problem solving and creating that all people use in different combinations. When you have opportunities to learn through your strengths,
unexpected and positive changes often occur. By sharing your unique combination of intelligences with other members of your Roots & Shoots
group, you will be able to determine your entire group’s combination of intelligences. This new knowledge will be helpful to steer your
group in the direction of a certain type of project.
View Dr. Jane’s
scrapbook and see how the eight multiple intelligences
shaped her as she developed her expertise as a research
scientist and then global leader.
Select and complete one of the following
projects:
Create a scrapbook highlighting
your own intelligences.
Organize a talent show where classmates
share their expertise with each other.
Work with a group of younger students
and share your expertise. Here are some ideas or
you can brainstorm your own ideas: