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
Waiver
Any 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
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$135 for first membership, $100 each
additional membership
Costs
Team Responisibilities:
Competition Day Registration:
• $225 per team
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$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:
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If a team qualifies:
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2015 OM World Finals team spent in the range of
$1,300-$1400 per person.
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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 12:15pm
Location - 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)
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More Information
www.ctom.org
www.odysseyofthemind.org
My E-mail
ruddanderson@westonps.org
OM in the subject line