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Think. Welcome to Odyssey of the Mind Samuel L. Gravely Jr. Elementary School. 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!.
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Think Welcome toOdyssey of the MindSamuel L. Gravely Jr. Elementary School Where we ...
And above all . . . Have FUN!
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 1st Mtg. Oct/Nov • Coaches Training (Regional) Nov • Coaches Q&AsJan • Team Registration Deadline Jan • Need ½ volunteer (2 hrs) • Need judge (2 days) • TJ Spontaneous Invitational Jan • Judges Training Feb TBD • Regional Tournament 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 – 2-5 hours/week • Coordinators • 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
2013-14Gravely Elementary School’s Regional 1st 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!
For More Information • Gravely School Coordinator • Claire Machosky Phone: 571 261-1905Email: cmachosky@comcast.net • Websites • www.novasouth.org (Region 12) • www.va.odysseyofthemind.com (VA) • www.odysseyofthemind.com (National)