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Odyssey of the Mind

Odyssey of the Mind. “OM”. What is OM?. Students are grouped together in teams and together they solve problems. The way the team solves their problems is judged against other teams solving the same problem. Made up TWO PARTS.

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Odyssey of the Mind

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  1. Odyssey of the Mind “OM”

  2. What is OM? • Students are grouped together in teams and together they solve problems. • The way the team solves their problems is judged against other teams solving the same problem

  3. Made up TWO PARTS • Spend many months creating a solution to their LONG TERM PROBLEM 250 points • Also solve a SPONTANEOUS PROBLEM 100 points

  4. Spontaneous • 5 to 30 minute Brain Teasers solved as a team • NO preparation other than practice: always a unique surprise

  5. Long Term Problems • Mechanical/Vehicle-teams build it • Classical-teams use a classical theme from lit, art or architecture • Performance-teams create a skit • Structure-build structures using BALSA WOOD • Technical Performance-build contraptions with artistic flare

  6. Mechanical/Vehicle-teams build it

  7. Classical-teams use a classical theme from lit, art or architecture Structure-build structures using BALSA WOOD

  8. Performance-teams create a skit Technical Performance-build contraptions with artistic flare

  9. Work!! • For a Grade • Do work outside of the classroom • Must have Parental Involvement • Approx $100

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