The Odyssey of the Mind program brings together teams of up to 7 students to begin a journey of creative problem-solving, team building, and fun! As described on the international organization’s web site:
Odyssey of the Mind is an international educational program that provides creative problem-solving opportunities for students from kindergarten through college. Team members apply their creativity to solve problems that range from building mechanical devices to presenting their own interpretation of literary classics. They then bring their solutions to competition on the local, state, and world level. Thousands of teams from throughout the U.S. and from about 25 other countries participate in the program.
During the course of the year, team members will:
- Practice DIVERGENT THINKING
- Learn to work as part of a team
- Develop communication skills
- Take responsibility and complete tasks on schedule
- Take calculated risks in the solution of complex problems
- Develop confidence in their own capabilities and ideas
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