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1.Strategy: Jigsaw
Application: Personal Health Class or Student Success

Educator: Luke Lara, Counselor, MiraCosta College, CA

Implementation:  On Day 1, create Home Groups of four and have students choose to become experts on one of the following four topics: 1) Eating disorders and nutrition, 2) Depression and mental wellbeing, 3) Sexually transmitted infections and pregnancy, and 4) Drugs and alcohol. Experts in each group research concerns, data, facts, and resources for help (on-campus and off). On Day 2, experts meet to share what they have learned and plan how they will present to their Home Groups.  On Day 3, experts return to their Home Groups and make presentations. Afterwards, hold a whole class discussion, asking questions such as What information did you find most valuable? What behaviors will you change as a result of what you have learned? What did you learn about your level of confidence and competency from the beginning to the end of the activity?