Internet research: Laughter therapy (Summit II Unit 8)

Task: Use one or more of the websites listed to research what laughter therapy is and how it works.

Respond using information from the websites.

What is laughter therapy?

What are three benefits of laughing?

“A hearty laugh can make you feel much better.” Do you agree or disagree? Explain your answer.

http://www.teehee.com/Reasons.html
http://www.indiadiets.com/Alternative%20Healing/Laughter.htm
http://www.holistic-online.com/Humor_Therapy/humor_therapy_benefits.htm
http://www.webmd.com/content/article/101/106422.htm

You can also search for your own information. Try using these keywords in your search:
Laughter therapy Humor Laughter

Multiple Intelligence & Careers WebQuest

“The secret of success is making your vocation your vacation.” - Mark Twain

“Find a job you love and you will never have to work.” - Anonymous


INTRODUCTION

People are smart in many ways and your chances of having a successful career and a happy life may have a lot to do with your knowledge of the kind of Intelligence that is strongest in you. Being skilled at recognizing and using your unique talents has its advantages. Your job will be personally fulfilling if you use your innate strengths. Wouldn't you rather do something that is natural and effortless to you?

1. As we discussed in class, There are several different kinds of intelligence. They are listed below for your reference.

Kinesthetic - Body Smart (The book calls this "Physical")
Linguistic - Word Smart
Logical - Number Smart (The book calls this "Mathmatical")
Interpersonal - People Smart
Intrapersonal - Myself Smart
Musical - Music Smart
Visual/Spatial - Picture Smart
Naturalistic - Nature Smart (This category was not included in the book)
Intuitive

2. Now, take the Multiple Intelligences test at the link below.

http://www.bgfl.org/bgfl/custom/resources_ftp/client_ftp/ks3/ict/multiple_int/index.htm

3. Now, you will interpret the results of your test.

A. Write down the the results of your intelligence test

B. Was the test accurate?

C. Give us examples to illustrate why it is accurate or why it is not. For example, if you have strong Visual/Spatial intelligence, tell us about a skill you have that uses it.

4. Describe the kind of intelligence that is least like you. For reference, here is a description of each kind of intelligence again:

http://www.ldpride.net/learningstyles.MI.htm#Multiple%20Intelligences%20Explained

Internet research: Careers (Summit II Unit 1)

Task: Use one or more of the websites listed to research job descriptions, requirements, and job outlooks for various careers.

Respond using information from the websites.

Choose three careers. Give a job description for each one. Many of you have already chosen your careers. However, choose three that are interesting to you, or related to your career options. Alternatively, you can choose some careers that seem strange or completely different from what you want to do.

What are the requirements for these careers?

What aspect(s) of these careers do you find most interesting? Are you suited to these careers? Explain your answers.

http://careerplanning.about.com/od/occupations/a/career_briefs.htm
http://www.wetfeet.com/Careers---Industries.aspx


You can also search for your own information. Try using these keywords in your search:

[Career name][Career name] description[Career name] planning

This activity is from the Summit II Companion Website.