This document discusses naturalistic intelligence and how to identify it in gifted children. It defines naturalistic intelligence as relating to one's understanding of the natural world. The document explores how children with naturalistic intelligence enjoy outdoor activities and have strong connections to animals/nature. It provides examples of how to develop naturalistic intelligence in children through activities like collecting natural items, learning about different species, and enjoying nature documentaries. The document concludes with characteristics of naturalistic intelligence and potential career paths for those who demonstrate gifts in this domain.

1. • Naturalistic Intelligence
(Shaping of Nature
Consciousness and Eco
friendliness in Gifted
Children)
• By.
• Johnson. T (Principal Buddha
College of Teacher Education
Muthukulam )&
• B.G.Darsana.(Research Scholar
at Kerala University)

2. • What is
naturalistic
intelligence.
• Naturalistic intelligence
is the biological
computational capacity
that focuses on one’s
relations with our
natural surroundings.

3. What is consciousness.
• It is a state of mind.
• Many definitions are
there
• It is an awareness of
mind about yourself.

4. • Echo friendliness.
• Real love
and care to
the nature.

5. He coined it
• Gardner added
to his
intelligence list
the eighth one
called the
Naturalistic
Intelligence.

6. • Children with Naturalistic
Intelligence have a strong
connection to the outside world
or to animals and enjoy out door
activities. They notice patterns
and things from nature easily.
They love collecting flowers,
rocks.

7. • They may enjoy stories, shows or any
subjects that deal with animals or natural
happenings (events). They are interested
and care about animals or plants. These
kids may show interest in biology,
astronomy, meteorology, and zoology.
These kids also show an interest towards
endangered species. They learn the
characteristics, names, any information
about species found in the world easily.

8. How a Child can develop Naturalistic
Intelligence?
• You can help to develop your child the
naturalistic Intelligence. Following are some
examples how you can help your child develop
Naturalistic Intelligence.
• Encourage your children:
• To collect leaves, stones, bugs, flowers etc.

9. • To identify the types of flowers and trees in
your back yard or neighborhood.
• To learn the different types of animals (e.g.,
types of dogs and cats, wildlife, squirrels,
birds, etc.).
• To develop an interest in collecting pictures of
animals such as eagles, horses, or dogs or
plants etc.

10. • To do outdoor activities such as camping,
fishing, gardening etc.
• To watch National Geographic, the Discover
Channel, or other programming that examines
wildlife, fish, whales, and other animals.

11. How Can one Find Out , the
Naturalistic intelligence in a child?
• You may observe what your child likes and
enjoys most, while playing or learning.
• Does your child:
• Really likes being outside and doing things like
biking, hiking, camping, fishing, and climbing.

12. • You may observe what your child likes and
enjoys most, while playing or learning.
• Does your child:
• Really likes being outside and doing things like
biking, hiking, camping, fishing, and climbing.

13. • Enjoy collecting things related to nature such
as rocks, flowers etc.
• Is fascinated with something particular in
nature and learns about it in details.
• Enjoys observing and noticing the subtle
differences in the world of nature.

14. • Examine what he finds in nature.
• Makes keen observations and notice patterns
and things from nature easily.
• Want to become a scientist.
• Like to watch natural events like the stars,
moon or the tides and get detailed
information to learn about it.
• Like animals and likes to learn about them.

15. Characteristics of Naturalistic
Intelligence
• Interested in subjects such as botany, biology
and zoology
• Good at categorizing and cataloging
information easily

16. • May enjoy camping, gardening, hiking and
exploring the outdoors
• Doesn’t enjoy learning unfamiliar topics that
have no connection to nature

17. Potential Career Choices
• Biologist
• Conservationist
• Gardener
• Farmer

18. Children with naturalistic intelligence
and giftedness.
• Rather, we all have the ability to engage our
various intelligences in different ways and
under varying circumstances.

19. • Activities
• The activities are listed in levels of increasing
complexity. The levels are in no way related to a
child’s age or grade level. Rather, in light of the
fact that each child has a unique intelligence
profile, these activities allow children to start at
whatever level they prefer and to continue
feeling engaged and motivated in this learning
experience as they advance to the more
challenging levels

20. • . Also, in addition to naturalistic intelligence,
many of these activities help develop other
intelligences.

21. • how we can find out the gifted in naturalistic
intelligence. And create echo friendliness.
Please note that this list is neither absolutely
comprehensive nor is it intended to be used as
a checklist of performance. These are simply
suggestions to help stimulate the
development of naturalistic intelligence. With
that in mind, I welcome feedback and
additional suggestions.

22. • LEVEL 1
• Take a walk and listen to the different sounds
around you. Illustrate what you think the
sounds look like as well as the source of the
sound.
• Collect a variety of leaves and classify them in
five different ways.

23. • Compare seeds and try to imagine the plants
they will each become. Verify your
information.
• Draw a landscape complete with animals and
plants. Think about the kinds of thinks that
the animals and plants will need to survive
and incorporate them into your drawing.

24. • Go to a zoo and identify the different animals.
How do they differ? How are they the same?
How do these differences affect the animal’s
relationships with its environment? Draw your
favorite animals and tell someone about
them.

25. LEVEL 2
• Learn about different plants and their various
uses and properties. How do certain plants
help or harm us?
• Plant a garden and learn how to care for it.
Keep a journal and illustrations.

26. • Walk around your neighborhood and look at
different plants and flowers. Think about why
you have certain plants in your area? Do you
notice any patterns? Conduct research about
your plants and illustrate them in a journal.

27. • Draw a picture of your body. Draw a picture of
an animal. How do the bodies differ? How are
they the same? Why do you think the bodies
share certain qualities and not others? Try this
with other animals.

28. Level.3
• LEVEL 3
• Learn about your body and how it functions.
How does your body work in harmony to help
you do the things you do? What can you do to
keep your body healthy?

29. • Try different foods from different countries.
How do they differ? How are they the same?
What do these foods tell you about the
countries from which they come?
• Observe the night sky and try to find patterns
or images composed of stars. Learn about the
different constellations.

30. • Take a walk and notice the different patterns
in nature. For instance, count the leaves in
different plants, compare their shapes and
sizes, look at branches and the stems that
grow from them, look at petals and compare
how many petals different flowers have. What
other patterns to do you notice?

31. • Read books and articles about nature and the
environment. Write your own article about
something you have discovered in nature or
illustrate your discovery.
• Learn about ecosystems and how various
living things support each other. What kinds of
things impact your environment?

32. some of the gifted personalities who
loved the nature.

36. Conclusion.

37. Eco friendly song
• An old folk song

38. Thanks.

42. • .