Background
This activity is the grandparent of all the “just alike only different” activities. It is based on general analogical thinking that relies on the direct comparison of one thing or action to another. As with Bionic Ideas [53], comparisons are used to spark ideas. The difference is that the comparisons may be drawn from anywhere, not just from Mother Nature, as with Bionic Ideas. Once the similarities have been identified, they are elaborated and then used to stimulate ideas.
Objectives
• To help participants generate as many creative ideas as possible
• To help participants learn how to use the activities to generate ideas
Materials,Supplies,and Equipment
• For each group: markers, two flip charts, and masking tape for posting flip-chart sheets
• For each participant: one sheet each of three different colors of sticking dots (1?2?? diameter)and one pad of 4 x 6 Post-it® Notes
Handout
• I like It Like That Handout
Time
45 minutes
Participants
Small groups of four to seven people each
Taken From : Pfeiffer 101 Activities for Teaching Creativity
