Transcript Odyssey of the Mind

Odyssey of the Mind
…an international educational
program whose mission is to
provide Creative Problem-Solving
opportunities for students from
kindergarten through college.
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 usually
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
PTO covering:
• School Membership
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$135 for first membership, $100 each
additional membership
• Competition Day Registration
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$225 per 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
• No child excluded for financial
hardship. Contact Mrs. Falber.
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 19th
Final due date for student
interest and coaching forms
All forms must be received by
this date for possible team
placement.
Important Team Dates
November 23rd (optional)
Odyssey Day - FREE
Time: 9:00am to 12:15pm
Location - TBD
January 12th (optional)
Bridgeport Sound Tigers
CTOM Family Day
3pm
More information at:
http://ctom.org/?page_id=825
Important Team Dates
February 28th (optional)
Spontaneous Scrimmages
Morning Scrimmage: 9:00am to 11:45am
Afternoon Scrimmage: 12:45pm to 3:15pm
Location - TBD
Important Team Dates
March 21st
34th Annual CT State Tournament
Time – 8AM start (early, long day)
Location - TBD
Important Team Dates
May 20th–23rd (if necessary)
World Finals
Location: Michigan State University
Important Coaching Dates
Coach Training
*Mandatory*
November 1st or January 10th
Returning coaches only need to
attend the afternoon session.
Locations: TBD
Important Coaching Dates
Coaching World Finals Meeting
(if necessary)
*Mandatory*
March 24th
Time and 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
[email protected]
OM in the subject line