Odyssey of the Mind …an international educational program whose mission is to provide Creative...

Odyssey of the Mind

…an international educational program whose mission is to

provide Creative Problem-Solving opportunities for

students from kindergarten through college.

Odyssey of the Mind

WaiverAny student who is placed on a team must have a signed

waiver returned to Mr. Anderson before they will be

allowed to participate in Odyssey of the Mind

activities.

Long Term Problem Categories

Mechanical/Vehicle

Teams design, build and operate vehicles of various size and with

various power sources. Sometimes they drive the

vehicles, and sometimes the vehicles perform tasks, such as overcoming obstacles or visiting

other "countries" to retrieve artifacts.

Long Term Problem Categories

Technical Performance

Teams make innovative contraptions and incorporate artistic elements into their

solutions. They might be asked to write an original musical score to

play on a "new" type of instrument, or to build a robot with human

characteristics, or to perform tasks using a chain reaction of snapping

mousetraps.

Long Term Problem Categories

Classics

The theme of this problem is based on the classical -- from literature to architecture to art. Whether it's writing an additional chapter to Moby

Dick or bringing paintings to life, it's always a terrific

learning experience.

Long Term Problem Categories

Structure

Teams design and build structures, using only balsa

wood and glue. They test them by supporting and holding as

much weight as possible -- sometimes more than a

thousand pounds! Teams present a skit as part of the Style

presentation.

Long Term Problem Categories

Performance

In this problem, teams present performances that revolve

around a specific theme and incorporate required

elements. Past themes include "morphing" objects, animals

that express human emotions, and originating folktales.

Costs

WIS covering:• School Membership• $135 for first membership, $100 each

additional membership

Costs

Team Responisibilities:

Competition Day Registration:• $225 per team

• $32.14 per team member for a 7 member team

Costs

Team Responsibilities:

• Materials costs• Approximately $125-$145 per

team, depending on the problem category

• $18-$21 per team member for a 7 person team

Costs

Team Responsibilities:

Total Costs:• Approx. $50.14 - $53.14 per team

member for a 7-member team

Competition Registration + Team Materials, etc.

No child excluded for financial hardship. Contact Mrs. Falber.

Costs

Team Responsibilities:

World Finals:• If a team qualifies:

• 2015 OM World Finals team spent in the range of $1,300-$1400 per person.

• World Finals costs are not covered by the school.

How are teams formed?

Factors:• Student Interest & Availability• Coach Availability• Special consideration only for those

students whose parent(s)/guardian(s) coach a team

• Expressing interest does not guarantee placement on a team

Important Dates for All

September 18th

Final due date for student interest and coaching forms

All forms must be received by this date for possible team placement.

Remember, submitting a form does not guarantee team

placement.

Important Team Dates

DATE TBD (optional)Odyssey Day - FREE

Time: 9:00am to 12:15pmLocation - TBD

Important Team Dates

March 19th or April 2nd (TBD) 36th Annual CT State Tournament

Time – 8AM start (early, long day)Location - TBD

Important Team Dates

May 25th–28th

(if necessary)

World Finals

Location: Iowa State University

Important Coaching Dates

Coach Training*Mandatory*

November or January

Returning coaches only need to attend the afternoon

session.

Dates & Locations: TBD

Important Coaching Dates

Coaching World Finals Meeting

(if necessary)

*Mandatory*

Date, Time, & Location: TBD

Needs

Coaches• 2 per team (ideally)

Coaching Responsibilities

• District Screening• Attend coaches training• Guidance, Encouragement, & Teach

Skills• Handle team $• Logistics – Team Meetings, Reserve

space at WIS, Competition • Paperwork • Recruit 1 Judge and 1 Volunteer

(coach & parents)

More Information

www.ctom.orgwww.odysseyofthemind.org

My E-mail

ruddanderson@westonps.org

OM in the subject line