Archive for February, 2005
Verbal: Throwing Up
Throwing Up Judges Version Problem Source: Michelle Kretzschmar http://texasom.blogspot.com/ This is a verbal spontaneous problem. You have one minute to decide which 5 team members will participate. (After the team chooses) Judge reads: You will have 1 minute to think and 4 minutes to respond. Each of you has 7 cards. After each response, you [...]
L-Team Building: Index to Group Activities and Games
Team building is critical in both the short term and long term problems. This site is a good place to look for team building activities. The Index to Group Activities and Games is actually part of the Wilderdom Website but can stand as it’s own website. The site is nicely organized and easy to use. [...]
HO: Over the Plate
Over the Plate Judges Version Problem Source: Michelle Kretzschmar http://texasom.blogspot.com/ This is a hands-on problem. You have one minute to determine which team members will solve the problem. JUDGE READS TO TEAM (after participants are determined): You will have 7 minutes to complete this problem. You may talk or ask questions at any time; however, [...]
Verbal: Portable Device
Portable Device Judges Version Problem Source: Michelle Kretzschmar http://texasom.blogspot.com/ This is a verbal spontaneous problem. You have one minute to decide which 5 team members will participate. (After the team chooses) Judge reads: You will have 1 minute to think and 4 minutes to respond. You will respond in clockwise order. You may not respond [...]
Verbal: Things that hang
Things that Hang Judges Version Problem Source: Spirit of Chicago http://texasom.blogspot.com/ This is a verbal spontaneous problem. You have one minute to decide which 5 team members will participate. (After the team chooses) Judge reads: You will have 1 minute to think and 4 minutes to respond. Each of you has 7 cards. After each [...]
HO: New Postage Stamp
New Postage Stamp Judges Version Problem Source: Spirit of Chicago http://texasom.blogspot.com/ This is a hands-on problem. You have one minute to determine which team members will solve the problem. JUDGE READS TO TEAM (after participants are determined): You will have 6 minutes to complete this problem. You may talk or ask questions at any time; [...]
L-Coaching: Odyssey World
The value in this site is not necessarily it’s content but it’s email group. You can join the group through the website or through yahoo groups at Odysseyworld. On the list you will find an international group of coaches with years of experience that they’re willing to share–providing it’s not OA of course. Have questions [...]
Mixed: Bugs at the Alamo
Bugs at the Alamo Judges Version Problem Source: Micelle Kretzschmar http://texasom.blogspot.com/ This is a hand-on/verbal spontaneous problem. You have one minute to decide which 5 team members will participate. (After the team chooses) Judge reads: This is a two-part problem. In Part 1, you will have 6 minutes to develop your solution and practice. In [...]
L-Multiple: Arizona Odyssey of the Mind
This is another must visit site for coaches in search of spontaneous help. The site includes a list of spontaneous tips appropriate for both coaches and team members. It also covers different methods of “speed control” designed to slow down responses to improve creativity. You will also find over 200 verbal practice problems but you’ll [...]
L-Multiple: VOICES Virginia Odyssey of the Mind
This is one of the first sites you should go to as a coach. The coach’s handbook is priceless. It answers most, if not all questions, a coach might have starting out and provides suggested “Lesson Plans” for the first five meetings. This is worth the paper to print out for coaches and parents. The [...]