Finding Differences is an amusing get-to-know-you activity. Participants quickly interview one another, trying to find things they don't share in common. The unorthodox twist actually supports more sharing as participants typically have more in common than not. Through exploration participants learn about each other, share interesting facts, and end up discovering many new things about each other.

In the following module you will learn how to properly set-up and facilitate the activity and then if you wish, move students through an academic and/or social skills development reflection experience.

*This activity has been adapted from the Ice Breakers & Openers CD-ROM of The Inspire! Youth Series from LearningChange, LLC.

Ages
Finding Differences is appropriate for 3rd grade and up.

Group Size
Participants are to interview each other in this activity so an even numbered group works best. If there is an odd numbered group make sure to find a way of involving all your students.

Setting
Any school setting is appropriate for this activity.

Duration
This activity should take about 10-15 minutes to complete with your group. Budget more time if you wish to go into depth by using any of the extension activities or questions.

In Finding Differences, group members will:

• Get to know each other better which serves as the basis for building a strong team.
• Further develop their natural curiosity and inquiry skills.
  
• build confidence and a sense of inclusion.

Academic Standards & Asset Development

For specific academic and social development lessons for this activity, see the Academic Extensions and Social Extensions sections in this module.