The 2015 Long-Term problem synopses are now available at OdysseyoftheMind.com. Have a look at this year\u2019s exciting long-term problems!<\/p>\n
2015 Long Term Problem Synopses<\/a> <\/p>\n Problem 1: Runaway ‘Train’<\/strong> Problem 2: Experiencing Technical Difficulties<\/strong> Problem 3: Pandora\u2019s Box<\/strong> Problem 4: Lose Your Marbles<\/strong> Problem 5: Silent Movie<\/strong> Primary: Wacky Weather Warning<\/strong> The 2015 Long-Term problem synopses are now available at OdysseyoftheMind.com. Have a look at this year\u2019s exciting long-term problems! 2015 Long Term Problem Synopses 2015 Long Term Problem Synopses (printer friendly)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"ngg_post_thumbnail":0},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/keysodyssey.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/268"}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/keysodyssey.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/keysodyssey.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/keysodyssey.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/keysodyssey.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=268"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"http:\/\/keysodyssey.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/268\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":269,"href":"http:\/\/keysodyssey.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/268\/revisions\/269"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/keysodyssey.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=268"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/keysodyssey.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=268"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/keysodyssey.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=268"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\n2015 Long Term Problem Synopses (printer friendly)<\/a><\/p>\n
\nDivisions I, II, & III
\nThe team\u2019s problem is to design, build and operate one or more vehicles that will travel on tracks and make stops at different stations without touching the floor. While traveling between stations, the vehicles must overcome obstacles \u2014moving uphill, towing something, and more. The theme of the performance will explain the vehicle\u2019s difficulties on the track and will include a \u2018conductor\u2019 character. Once the vehicle reaches its final destination it will display a flag or banner during a victory lap!
\nCost limit: $145 USD.<\/p>\n
\nDivisions I, II, III, & IV
\nThe problem is to design, build, and demonstrate various devices that complete specific tasks. The team will create a theme where technical failures must be resolved through completing the tasks. There will be a list of tasks to choose from including ring a bell, change the wording on something, sound an alarm, move an object, etc. There will also be a mysterious engineer character. Of course, there\u2019s a twist \u2014 all of the devices must be powered by rubber bands!
\nCost limit: $145 USD.<\/p>\n
\nDivisions I, II, III & IV
\nIn this classics problem, teams will put a video game spin on the story of Pandora\u2019s Box. A gamer character will take on this multi-level game inspired by the Greek myth. The game will include a prologue that depicts the original story of Pandora\u2019s Box, three characters representing different evils that escaped the box, and a power meter that represents the gamer character\u2019s health. To beat the game, the player will advance to the final level where it will release hope into the world.
\nCost limit: $125 USD.<\/p>\n
\nDivisions I, II, III & IV
\nThis problem requires teams to design, build, and test a structure, made only of balsa wood and glue, that will balance and support as much weight as possible. The structure will also hold five marbles that will be released during weight placement as a result of a team-created device removing a piece of the structure. After the crusher board and one additional weight are placed on top of the structure, the first marble will be released. After the next weight is supported, the team will use its device to release another marble, and so on. The team will incorporate weight placement and \u201closing your marbles\u201d into the theme of the performance.
\nCost limit: $145 USD.<\/p>\n
\nDivisions I, II, III & IV
\nLights, camera…action! In this problem teams will create and present a performance depicting a Director character that produces and presents a silent movie featuring a humorous villain character that commits three silly acts of \u201cvillainy\u201d. Characters that are in the movie may not speak as part of the presentation of the movie. Instead, like classic silent films, the team will use music played on a team-created instrument and creatively displayed subtitles to convey its story to the audience and judges. Also, teams will use a signal to indicate when the movie begins and ends.
\nCost limit: $125 USD.<\/p>\n
\nGrades K-2
\nTeams will create and present a humorous performance where a meteorologist makes three predictions of \u201cwacky weather\u201d. The meteorologist will speak in rhymes and use a team-created forecasting device and a backdrop that serves as a weather map. The community will \u201ctune in\u201d to get the weather report in any creative way the team wishes.
\nCost limit: $125 USD.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"