Gardner's Eight Intelligences We often think of IQ when we think of intelligence. Intelligence, according to most experts, is our capacity to think constructively, to reason, and to solve problems. However, there is more to our intelligence than just our IQ. In fact, some research indicates we have multiple intelligences. In this activity you will be asked to identify the various intelligences according to Gardner. Click and drag the following terms into the corresponding place in the chart that describes Gardner's Eight Intelligences.

Description
Type of Intelligence
Interpersonal intelligence
Potential to learn and use spoken and written languages.
Naturalist intelligence
Potential for deductive reasoning, problem analysis, and mathematical calculation.
Spatial intelligence
Potential to appreciate, compose, and perform music.
Musical intelligence
Potential to use mind and body to coordinate physical movement.
Bodily-kinesthetic intelligence
Potential to recognize and use patterns.
Logical-mathematical intelligence
Potential to understand and regulate oneself.
Linguistic intelligence
Potential to live in harmony with one's environment.