Academic WorldQuest 2009

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	When and Where? Date: Thursday November 12, 2009 Time: 5:30pm—8:30pm Location: First Presbyterian Church 200 W. Trade Street Charlotte, NC 28202 Who Can Play? Any high school in Mecklenburg or the surrounding counties is welcome to compete! Teams consists of eight high school students from the same school. This event is open to the teams of high school students and their accompanying teachers or chaperones. Competing Schools/Groups: Berry Academy Butler High School Cannon School Charlotte Christian School Charlotte Country Day School Charlotte Latin School CMS Globetrotters East Mecklenburg High School Independence High School Lake Norman High School Mallard Creek High School Marvin Ridge High School Military & Global Leadership Academy Myers Park High School North Mecklenburg High School Olympic High School Porter Ridge High School Providence Day School Providence High School Sun Valley High School Vance High School Weddington High School
How is Academic WorldQuest Played?
There will be eight rounds in Academic WorldQuest 2009. Each round will consist of 10 questions; 30 seconds for each question. Each team will be provided with an answer sheet that must be turned in at the end of each round. Only correct answers will be considered for the final tally. In the event of a tie, a sudden-death round will be played

Registration Info
Complete the registration form and e-mail or fax (704-687-4372) it to the World Affairs Council of Charlotte. Due: Friday, October 23rd, 2009 Download Academic WorldQuest 2009 Brochure We will send you a brief study guide and more detailed Team Registration Forms for you to provide us with team member's names. Only 20 teams can register so if space is full, you will be notified and placed on a waiting list.
How Can Teams Prepare?
Teams compete in 8-separate rounds with different categories. The Council will provide a brief preparation guide to teams once they have registered. This guide will explain the content of each round and provide suggested websites and resources to help teams prepare for the competition. ROUND 1—FLAGS ROUND 2—CURRENT EVENTS & INTERNATIONAL FACES IN THE NEWS ROUND 3—GEOGRAPHY ROUND 4—GREAT DECISIONS ROUND 5—ALL ABOUT GERMANY ROUND 6—RELIGIONS OF THE WORLD ROUND 7—HISTORY ROUND 8—GLOBAL POTPOURRI

Questions? If you have additional questions regarding Academic WorldQuest, please contact Sofia Carrillo (704-687-7757) The World Affairs Council of Charlotte UNC Charlotte 227 CHHS Building 9201 University City Blvd Charlotte, NC 28223-0001 Phone: 704-687-7762 / Fax: 704-687-4372 E-mail: Sofia Carillo Website: www.worldaffairscharlotte.org

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