MORAGA ODYSSEY OF THE MIND
SAMPLE PERFORMANCES
Links to sample performances of teams from around the country.
Every year, each problem relates to a specific category:
Problem 1: Vehicle
Problem 2: Technical
Problem 3: Classics
Problem 4: Balsa Wood Structure
Problem 5: Performance/Acting
Primary Performances:
Primary Division Regional Performance (2016)
Division 1 Performances:
Division 1, Problem 4 (18th at world 2014)
Division 2 Performances:
Division 2, Problem 5 (1st at world 2017)
Division 2, Problem 2 (1st at world 2016)
Division 3 Performances:
Division 3, Problem 1 (5th at world 2017)
PROGRAM GUIDE
The 2019-20 Program Guide is helpful for coaches to learn about the guidelines for the long-term and spontaneous problems.
PROGRAM GUIDE
TOOLS
Types of useful tools, where to buy, and how to use.
Kids’ safety glasses:
https://www.safetyglassesusa.com/childrens-safety-glasses.html
https://www.safetyglassesusa.com/smitwesmincl.html
Miter box:
https://www.amazon.com/Stanley-20-600-Clamping-Mitre-Box/dp/B00002X232
Stanley coping saw:
Speed square (sometimes called “rafter square”):
https://www.amazon.com/Swanson-Tool-S0101-7-inch-Square/dp/B00002255O
Orchard has some, available in smaller sizes too.
Tape measure:
https://www.amazon.com/Stanley-33-425-Powerlock-25-Foot-Measuring/dp/B00002X2GQ
Harbor Freight frequently has free ones with any purchase.
Drill press:
https://www.harborfreight.com/10-in-12-speed-bench-drill-press-60237.html
Drill press clamp:
https://www.harborfreight.com/9-inch-drill-press-locking-clamp-36221.html
Drill bits:
One-handed clamp:
https://www.amazon.com/IRWINQUICK-GRIPOne-Handed-Mini-Bar-Clamp-1964742/dp/B00002244S
Orchard has this too, also available in other sizes.
YouTube playlist for safe tool use:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1Il7plRAStNiiZJgVLZZo4wYhNzKVbEO