Musical intelligence is the ability to perceive and create pitch and rhythmic patterns. Some people may not be able to read or write but they may be able to play and create beautiful music. Body-kinesthetic intelligence is the ability to use fine motor movement skills. A dancer or surgeon would be two good examples of people who have fine motor movement. Interpersonal intelligence is the ability to empathize with others, understand the way they feel, what motivates them, and how they interact with others.
Intrapersonal intelligence is the ability to know one s self and to develop an identity.
Gardner s most recent intelligence is the naturalist, which is the ability to identify plants and animals. Some examples of people with naturalist intelligence are farmers, hunters, and environmentalists. Build as many different outfits as possible using one shirt, one pair of pants, and one pair of shoes. Mrs. Harrison was gardening at the front of her house one afternoon. A group of boys, coming home from school, stopped to talk with her.