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multiple intelligences: Theory developed in 1983 by Dr. Howard Gardner proposing that traditional ideas of intelligence, largely based on IQ testing, are too limiting. Gardner proposed a range of different intelligences: linguistic, logical-mathematical, spatial, bodily-kinesthetic, musical, interpersonal, intrapersonal, and naturalistic.

Math for multiple intelligences: How a middle-school math teacher realized she was boring and jump-started her career — and her students — by using thematic planning, emphasizing problem solving, and teaching to multiple intelligences.; Format: series (multiple pages)

Autobiographical expression: In CareerStart lessons: Grade six, page 1.2; This lesson for grade 6 introduces students to the theory of multiple intelligences. Students consider what their personal strengths are according to this theory.; Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 English Language Arts and Guidance); By Ruth Roberts.Adapted by Jennifer Brookshire and Julie McCann.

Differentiated instruction: An introduction to LEARN NC's resources for differentiating instruction for a variety of student populations.; Format: bibliography

Formative assessment resources: The practice of formative assessment can help teachers inform instruction and can improve student success. Often, however, conducting effective formative assessment is easier said than done. These resources offer strategies and support for educators to integrate more ongoing assessment into their teaching.; Format: bibliography/help

Assessing the learning process: In Math for multiple intelligences, page 3; Assessment, like instruction, needs to be geared toward various learning styles, and teachers can create rubrics for ongoing assessment that keep a formal daily record of what students are learning.; Format: article; By Gretchen Buher and David Walbert.

Math for multiple intelligences: In Math for multiple intelligences, page 1; How a middle-school math teacher realized she was boring and jump-started her career — and her students.; Format: article; By Gretchen Buher.

CareerStart lessons: Grade six: This collection of lessons aligns the sixth grade curriculum in math, science, English language arts, and social studies with potential career opportunities.; Format: (multiple pages)

Now presenting quadratic equations: This plan uses student created PowerPoint slides to present, review, and summarize various methods of solving quadratic equations.; Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Mathematics); By Charlotte Lewis.

Differentiation: Differentiation is the practice of tailoring instruction to diverse learners based on student readiness, interest, and learning styles. This article discusses the four areas in which teachers can differentiate instruction and includes links to resources that support differentiation.; Format: article; By Jennifer Job.

Walk Two Moons: An integrated unit: Walk Two Moons by Sharon Creech is a bittersweet story of a teenager who desperately wants to be reunited with her mother. This unit is an integrated study combining setting, theme, point of view, character, and plot with geography and geometry.; Format: lesson plan (grade 8 English Language Arts); By Janet Fore.

Respecting differences: This guidance and drama unit offers students the opportunity to identify prejudices and understand how certain character traits such as tolerance, respect, and kindness affect their choice of behavior. Since this lesson addresses sensitive issues, teachers should avoid situations that could be hurtful to individuals or groups. This unit can be adapted to almost any age group or ability level.; Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 English Language Development, Guidance, Healthful Living, and Theater Arts Education); By Daryl Walker and Judy Peele.

ABCs by the week: This is an ongoing series of lessons to teach the 26 letters of the alphabet through functional skills that can be used on a daily/weekly basis building on and transferring to other educational tasks. These lessons incorporate coloring, marking, painting, cutting, pasting, creating, listening and following directions.; Format: lesson plan (grade K English Language Arts); By Karen Dawsey and Sherry Waters.

Good medicine: Students will examine changes in technology, medicine, and health that took place in North Carolina between 1870 and 1930 and construct products and ideas which demonstrate understanding of how these changes impacted people living in North Carolina at that time. To achieve these goals, students will employ the eight intelligences of Howard Gardner's Multiple Intelligences Theory.; Format: lesson plan (grade 8 English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies); By Leslie Ramsey.

Formative assessment: This reference article discusses the history, concept, and application of formative assessment.; Format: article; By Heather Coffey.

An integrated poetry unit: My students have always disliked poetry. The different ways in which this lesson approaches poetry and the connection it makes to their "March Madness" studies seems to make poetry more enjoyable, fun, and relevant for my students. In order to integrate with the sixth grade math and social studies teachers, I teach this unit during the ACC tournament to coincide with the "March Madness" unit that is covered in the math classes.; Format: lesson plan (grade 6 English Language Arts); By Nancy Guthrie.

Primary Resources for Multiple Intelligences: Part of the collection of resources provided by the City of Birmingham; this site provides an interactive resource to create a personalized multiple intelligences wheel based on Gardner's eight multiple intelligences. (Learn more); Format: website/general; Provided by: Birmingham Grid for Learning

New Horizons: "Since 1980, New Horizons for Learning served as a leading-edge resource for educational change by identifying, communicating, and helping to implement successful educational strategies. Our role has always been to give visibility to effective teaching and... (Learn more); Format: website; Provided by: New Horizons for Learning - The Building

Great Performances - Educational Resources: Standards-aligned lessons and other resources in the performing arts for secondary students. (Learn more); Format: website/lesson plan; Provided by: PBS

Children's and YA Author Cynthia Leitich Smith: This site, created by award-winning YA author Cynthia Leitich Smith, provides information for teachers on her work, along with a wealth of resources on children's and YA literature in general. (Learn more); Format: website/activity; Provided by: Cynthia Leitich Smith