1. 2016
Get to Know Us!

2. What is Odyssey of the Mind?
A program where teams of students work together to solve original, fun problems.
How?
By using their creativity.
How do they present their solutions?
In an 8-minute performance.
What should I expect?

3. The Unexpected!

4. Teams compete in Divisions
Division is determined by the oldest team member.
Primary: Kindergarten – 2nd Grade
Division I: Kindergarten – 5th Grade
Division II: 6th – 8th Grade
Division III: 9th – 12th Grade
Division IV: Collegiate/Military

5. The Three Components of Odyssey of the Mind
Long-Term Solution worth up to 200 points
Style within the presentation of the Long-Term Solution worth up to 50 points.
Spontaneous Problem Solution worth up to 100 points
● Verbal – Respond to something, tell a story, etc.
● Hands-on – Build something, manipulate materials, etc.
● Combination verbal & Hands-on – action and responses.
● Assigned on the day of the tournament.
● Top Secret!
Long-Term + Style + Spontaneous = Total Score

6. What are the problems like?
There are a variety of Long Term Problems and there are Spontaneous Problems. Teams take weeks or months solving Long Term problems. Spontaneous problems are given to the teams at the tournament.
What’s a Long Term Problem?
Long Term Problems have many components and range from emphasizing technology (Problems 1 and 2) to emphasizing the arts (Problems 3 & 5). Problem 4 is always a unique balsa structure that holds weight.

8. Here’s a snapshot of a previous year’s performance…

9. What is Style?
Style is the elaboration of the Long-Term Problem solution.
Style provides teams with the opportunity to showcase their skills and to incorporate their interests into their solutions.
Style can be art, music, dance, humor, engineering, costuming, creative writing, creative use of materials, and on and on.

10. You can utilize spontaneous problems in any setting.
Odyssey of the Mind has many components that can be utilized to achieve Florida Standards and Common Core objectives.
You can utilize spontaneous problems in any setting.
Looking for a unique way to incorporate STEAM? Odyssey of the Mind is the way to go!

11. Ask your school contact for more information!
Or visit our website at SpaceCoastOdyssey.org
We can’t wait to share this awesome adventure with you!