Odyssey of the Mind
Odyssey of the Mind Interest Meeting
When: Monday, September 8
Time: 2:45 – 3:30 PM
Where: Mrs. Goldin’s Room (RM 202)
Pick Up: Front Office
*If you’re interested, please make sure to fill out the interest form!
What is Odyssey of the Mind?
Odyssey of the Mind is a creative problem-solving competition where students work in teams to:
- Solve long-term challenges
- Practice spontaneous thinking activities
- Use critical thinking, teamwork, and creativity to design, build, and present their solutions
Time Commitment
- Teams meet weekly on Mondays after school
- 2:45 – 4:00 PM
- Practices continue until the Regional Competition
Expectations
- Come prepared and ready to collaborate
- Contribute ideas & respect your teammates
- Stay committed through competition season
Why Join?
- Build creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork skills
- Compete against other schools in a fun, challenging way
- Gain confidence through presenting your work & thinking on your feet
Additional Details
- Who Can Join? All Buford Middle School students!
- Price: $100 (payable on MyPaymentsPlus)
How It Works
- Teams of up to seven members select from five given problems
- After months of preparation, teams present their solution at the Regional Tournament
- Top teams advance to State Finals, and winners at State compete at World Finals
“Creativity is seeing what everyone else has seen, and thinking what no one else ever thought.” — Albert Einstein
Questions?
Contact: [email protected]
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