Analyzing Scientific Literature Using a Jigsaw Group Activity | NSTA

Analyzing Scientific Literature Using a Jigsaw Group Activity

Journal of College Science Teaching—February 2001

After gathering into groups to read papers with different viewpoints on a scientific topic, students form into new groups to share the diverse viewpoints expressed by the scientist-authors of their papers. This modified jigsaw activity encourages students to critically analyze the literature and it increases their awareness of the dynamic nature of science.

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