Transcript Welcome to Odyssey of the Mind Orientation and
Welcome to Odyssey of the Mind Samuel J. Gravely Jr.
Elementary School
Think
Where we ...
And above all . . .
H a v e F U N !
What is OM?
International program
Teamwork — up to 7 kids
Solve problems
8-minute skit Spontaneous
Primary Problem Solvers Humor and creativity count!
ODYSSEY OF THE MIND depends on VOLUNTEERS!
Coaches = REALLY IMPORTANT!
Assistant/Co-Coaches Parents Event Volunteers (1/2 per team) Judges (1 per team) Coordinators Regional Directors
HOW is OM Done?
Coaches identified
Teams cannot form without coaches!!
Coaches say when they can meet Students identified
Sign up based on times/friends Team forms
Some already formed Coordinators/coaches help create Team meets
Coaches and teams take over from here Organize – first meeting (with mentor?) Work on team-building Get all the problems to review Choose problem When SURE team is final:
Begin work on long-term problem
Key Dates
Teams form and hold 1 st Mtg. Oct/Nov Coaches Training (Regional) Nov
Coaches Q&As Team Registration Deadline
Need ½ volunteer (2 hrs)
Need judge (2 days) Jan Jan
TJ Spontaneous Invitational Jan
Judges Training
Regional Tournament Feb TBD Mar
Hey! What’s the Problem?
6 long-term problems Design and build vehicles
A solution based on the Classics An original performance Build a balsa wood structure Solve a technical problem Primary – Present something unique
Hey! What’s the Problem?
3 kinds of spontaneous problems Verbal
Name things that are green Finish the sentence: “If I could travel in time, I would……” Verbal-hands-on
Hands-on
Build a bridge out of straws, tape, and paper
Hey! What’s the Problem?
Spontaneous problems
Judged on whether they are:
Creative
Humorous Common
HOW is OM Done?
NO OUTSIDE ASSISTANCE!
Kids RULE!
Coaches coach, lead, guide Parents support, don’t interfere KIDS come up with ideas KIDS build things KIDS write scripts KIDS make stuff
Elements of Success
Commitment – Motivation comes from within: Kids – 2 hours/week Parents
Coaches, coaches, coaches!
Main Assistant or Co Snacks or spontaneous stuff Houses or school for meetings
Support Coaches training ( regional) Mentors, library
Focus on – The PROCESS!
Having ...
FUN !
Gravely’s “THE NOT SO HAUNTED HOUSE TEAM” PERFORMING AT THE VIRGINIA STATE COMPETITION April, 2014
2013-14 Gravely Elementary School’s Regional 1 st Place Winner
WE NEED VOLUNTEERS!
COACH A TEAM
CO-COACH A TEAM
JUDGE AT THE REGIONAL COMPETION AT PATRIOT HS
VOLUNTEER AT THE REGIONAL COMPETITION AT PATRIOT HS
YOU’LL HAVE FUN!
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For More Information
Gravely School Coordinator
Claire Machosky Phone: 571 261-1905 Email: [email protected]
Websites
www.novasouth.org (Region 12) www.va.odysseyofthemind.com (VA)
www.odysseyofthemind.com (National)