information-gap

An information gap activity, also called a language gap activity, is an activity whereby each student is given a limited amount of information and therefore must work collaboratively with other classmates with their information in order to solve a puzzle, understand a phenomenon, or otherwise make meaning of an academic concept. Language gap activities are commonly used to assist English language learners but may also be adapted and applied to other populations. 

Benefits of using Information Gap Activities1. Engage, promote and provide a Student-centered Activities.2. Increase intrinsic motivation.3. Students inspire critical thinking and common senses. 4. Promote peer to peer (groups work) collaboration.5. Are conducive to using authentic materials.
6. Assist to increase students talking time. 

How to apply Information gab activities

Teachers could split students into A and groups B into a pairs, or entire class could work together, to discuss and interpret the information.
This would create a room for debate and conversation about the relationship between different species of  animals. What they have in common each others. 

Teachers could apply in science classes, Mathematic, etc