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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