This optional icebreaker activity is designed to help teammates get to know each other better, and to give everyone on the team a chance to participate in a low-stakes opening discussion. Additionally, this activity serves to identify and reinforce shared values and motivations that students may have. The questions can be modified to suit the topics covered in the course.

designed to be done in teams
Virtual (via zoom breakout rooms) or in-person
~ 5-10 minutes

Each team member picks an interview question from a list to ask of their teammates:

What is something that you are curious about in nature?
If you could be a plant or animal for a day, what would you be and why?
What is your favorite outdoor space on campus and why?
What is a skill that you would like to learn/improve?
What is something that you feel you are good at?
What was your favorite course that you took last year and why?