Houston World Affairs Council Acadmic Worldquest!!

Thursday February 22, 2007

We are looking for team members!  Please see Ms. Harelson in Room E133 to sign up

 

WHAT... a competition among Houston area schools.  We form a team of up to 10 students.  The competition is an international "trivial pursuit."  We need students knowledgeable about geography, world leaders, science, economy, international organizations, current events... The team works together to answer the questions at the competition.  There is also a team costume competition.
WHERE... Westin Galleria Hotel; 5060 Alabama
WHEN... Thursday, February 22, 2007 from 4 pm to 7 pm
WHY... it's fun, you can show off your knowledge of global affairs, you get a free T-shirt, they provide good snacks and, IF THE WAIS TEAM WINS, Houston World Affairs Council pays for the team to compete in the National Academic Worldquest competition in Washington, DC.
HOW... to participate, sign up with Ms. Harelson.  As soon as we have a team formed, the members will meet and divide up the topics that need to be reviewed for the competition.
WHO... students in grades 9 - 12
UPDATE... we now have two teams of students.  ALL MEMBERS OF BOTH TEAMS need to meet Mon. Feb. 12 in Ms. Harelson's room for practice and updated information about transportation on Feb. 22.

ASSIGNMENTS

http://www.houstonworldaffairs.org/edu/prgawq.php  HWAC Academic Worldquest website

 

Don't forget to turn in your parent permission slip AND I need to know whether you are riding the bus or driving.
UPDATED...  February 16, 2007