Ages+and+Stages

=__Ages and Stages__= //It is important to know the youth that you are working with in the middle schools. These links will provide some useful information about the ages of the youth and what stage of development they are going through.//

Multiple Intelligences:
http://www.thomasarmstrong.com/multiple_intelligences.htm //Summary of the Eight Intelligences//| __Intelligence Area__ -__Strengths__- __Preferences__ --__Learns best through__--__Needs__-- //Multiple Intelligences: __Classroom Application__---// __Teacher Centered__-- __Student Centered__ Verbal/Lingusitic || * Present content verbally Logical/Mathematical || * Provide brain teasers or challenging questions to begin lessons. Bodily/Kinesthetic || * Use props during lecure Visual/Spatial || When presenting the information, use visuals to explain content: PowerPoint Slides, Charts, Graphs, cartoons, videos, overheads, smartboards || * Have students work individually or in groups to create visuals pertaining to the information: Musical || * Play music in the classroom during reflection periods Interpersonal || * Be aware of body language and facial expressions Intrapersonal || * Encourage journaling as a positive outlet for expression Naturalistic || * Take students outside to enjoy nature while in learning process (lecture)
 * ~ Verbal / Linguistic || Writing, reading, memorizing dates, thinking in words, telling stories || Write, read, tell stories, talk, memorize, work at solving puzzles || Hearing and seeing words, speaking, reading, writing, discussing and debating || Books, tapes, paper diaries, writing tools, dialogue, discussion, debated, stories, etc. ||
 * ~ Mathematical/ Logical || Math, logic, problem-solving, reasoning, patterns || Question, work with numbers, experiment, solve problems || Working with relationships and patterns, classifying, categorizing, working with the abstract || Things to think about and explore, science materials, manipulative, trips to the planetarium and science museum, etc. ||
 * ~ Visual / Spatial || Maps, reading charts, drawing, mazes, puzzles, imagining things, visualization || Draw, build, design, create, daydream, look at pictures || Working with pictures and colors, visualizing, using the mind's eye, drawing || LEGOs, video, movies, slides, art, imagination games, mazes, puzzles, illustrated book, trips to art museums, etc. ||
 * ~ Bodily / Kinesthetic || Athletics, dancing, crafts, using tools, acting || Move around, touch and talk, body language || Touching, moving, knowledge through bodily sensations, processing || Role-play, drama, things to build, movement, sports and physical games, tactile experience4s, hands-on learning, etc. ||
 * ~ Musical || Picking up sounds, remembering melodies, rhythms, singing || Sing, play an instrument, listen to music, hum || Rhythm, singing, melody, listening to music and melodies || Sing-along time, trips to concerts, music playing at home and school, musical instruments, etc. ||
 * ~ Interpersonal || Leading, organizing, understanding people, communicating, resolving conflicts, selling || Talk to people, have friends, join groups || Comparing, relating, sharing, interviewing, cooperating || Friends, group games, social gatherings, community events, clubs, mentors/ apprenticeships, etc. ||
 * ~ Intrapersonal || Recognizing strengths and weaknesses, setting goals, understanding self || Work alone, reflect pursue interests || Working alone, having space, reflecting, doing self-paced projects || Secret places, time alone, self-paced projects, choices, etc. ||
 * ~ Naturalistic || Understanding nature, making distinctions, identifying flora and fauna || Be involved with nature, make distinctions || Working in nature, exploring living things, learning about plants and natural events || Order, same/different, connections to real life and science issues, patterns ||
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 * Ask questions aloud and look for student feedback
 * Interviews || * Student Presents Material
 * Students read content and prepare a presentation for his/her classmates
 * Students debate over an issue ||
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 * Make logical connections between the subject matter and authentic situations to answer the question "why?" || * Students categorize information in logical sequences for organization.
 * Students create graphs or charts to explain written info.
 * Students participate in webquests associated with the content ||
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 * Provide tangible items pertaining to content for students to examine
 * Review using sports related examples (throw a ball to someone to answer a question) || * Students use computers to research subject matter.
 * Students create props of their own explaining subject matter (shadow boxes, mobiles, etc...)
 * Students create review games. ||
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 * Posters; timelines; models; powerpoint slides; maps; illustrations, charts; concept mapping ||
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 * Show examples or create musical rythms for students to remember things || * Create a song or melody with the content embedded for memory
 * Use well known songs to memorize formulas, skills, or test content ||
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 * Offer assistance whenver needed
 * Encourage classroom discussion || * Encourage collaboration among peers
 * Group work strengthens interpersonal connections
 * Peer feedback and peer tutoring
 * Students present to the class
 * Encourage group editing ||
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 * Introduce web logging (blogs)
 * Make individual questions welcome
 * Create a positive environment. || * Journaling
 * Individual research on content
 * Students create personal portfolios of work ||
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 * Compare authentic subject matter to natural occurrences.
 * Relate subject matter to stages that occur in nature (plants, weather, etc) || * Students organize thoughts using natural cycles
 * Students make relationships among content and the natural environment (how has nature had an impact?)
 * Students perform community service ||