1. Resources in the U.S. & Canada
Jigsaw Seminar

2. Jigsaw Seminar Instructions
Expert Group Read the same article. •Discuss article: •What is the main idea or claim(s) of the article? (underline) •What evidence supports this? (O) •What are the most interesting aspects of the article? (highlight) •Write a word summary of your article to share with your seminar group.
Seminar Groups
Meet in a group of 4-5 (representing the 4 articles).
•Everyone verbally share their summary.
• Make sure to be a good listener as others share their summary.
•When done, go through each of the seminar questions.
•Each person must speak about their article.

3. Seminar Questions
Answer the following questions on the back of your paper with your group, using evidence from at least THREE of the texts to support your answers:
What are the benefits & drawbacks when people alter the environment to their needs?
How do resources affect cooperation or conflict among American & Canadian cultures?