Arizona Odyssey of the Mind
Southern Region
Problem 1: Tag 'em
Divisions I, II, III & IV
The team's problem is to design, build and run one or more small vehicles
that will make trips across a course and get "tagged" within
a Tagging Zone. The team will create tags and a system to remotely place
them onto the vehicle. To receive maximum score for a trip, a vehicle
will have one tag successfully placed on it and will continue traveling
into a Bonus Area. The team will present a performance that incorporates
the running and tagging of the vehicle.
Cost limit: $145 USD.
Problem 2: The Large And Small Of It
Divisions I, II & III
This problem requires teams to create and present a performance that includes
an original story and a team-made storybook containing three pages that
have visual special effects. The team will also make large-scale versions
of the three storybook pages that will enhance the performance. These
pages can "come alive" if the team wishes. One of the large
pages will use technical means to simulate the visual special effect.
Cost limit: $145 USD.
Problem 3: Classics ... Around The World In 8 Minutes
Divisions I, II, III & IV
In this "classics" problem, teams will create and present a
performance that includes a "Traveler" character on a trip around
the world. During the trip, the Traveler will stop at three locations
on Planet Earth that have different geographic characteristics. Two locations
will be actual places and the third one will be created by the team and
discovered by the Traveler during the trip. At the newly discovered location,
the Traveler meets a funny character. The performance will include an
explanation about why the character takes the trip and the reason for
stopping at each location.
Cost limit: $125 USD.
Sponsored by NASA.
Problem 4: Out Of The Box Balsa
Divisions I, II, III & IV
The team's problem is to design, build and test a structure, made primarily
of balsa wood and glue, that will balance and support weights. The structure
will be designed to fit completely inside a box that is smaller than the
structure will be when it is tested. When competition time begins, the
team will remove the parts from the box, creatively assemble its structure,
and test it by placing weights onto it. The team is allowed to use materials
other than balsa wood and glue to assemble the parts of the structure.
Cost limit: $125 USD.
Problem 5: I'm Only Thinking Of You!
Divisions I, II, III & IV
For this problem, teams will create and present an original humorous performance
that includes a self-centered character that takes advantage of others
three times. The first two times, it talks its way out of getting in trouble
by saying, "I'm only thinking of you," or something similar.
The third time, the tables are turned and the self-centered character's
true nature is exposed. What happens next is a surprise!
Cost limit: $125 USD.
Primary: The Time Capsule
Grades K-2
The team will create and present a performance about a group of explorers
that uncover a time capsule filled with five unusual items made by the
team. The explorers will try to figure out what these odd items are and
how they were used. They won't always agree with each other! The exploration
may take place anywhere in any time period.
Cost limit: $115 USD.
If you have any suggestions feel free to contact me. If you are interested in having someone present Odyssey of the Mind to your school, FFA or other group, let me know.
Gary Wagnon
Southern Regional Director
Arizona Odyssey of the Mind
Email: south@azodyssey.org