We will host WorldQuest together with Academic WorldQuest, our high school version of WQ, after a successful inaugural joint program last year.

WorldQuest was created by the WACC and has grown into a nationwide international knowledge competition played by councils around the country. This program is part of the Council’s growing international education initiatives in the Charlotte area.  

The thrill of competition and enthusiasm for global affairs has made this program one of our most successful education programs. Last year, over fifty teams (500+ people) competed in Joint WorldQuest / Academic WorldQuest for the prestige of winning and received generous raffle and door prizes donated by the community.   

In addition to the competition, a silent auction is held during the course of the competition to help raise funds in support of the WACC’s education outreach in the Queen City.    

Proceeds from Joint “Academic WorldQuest / WorldQuest 2011” will benefit the following education outreach programs:    

• Academic WorldQuest, the high school version of this international knowledge competition
• Council Scholar program provides grants to teachers to study abroad or obtain international practicum experience(s)
• Foreign language luncheons honoring outstanding high school language students in Spanish, German and French
• International Career Panel for college students at UNC Charlotte to listen to experts offer valuable advice on job entry into the fields of international business, international education, international non-profits/NGOs, the Peace Corps and the U.S. State Department
• Partnerships with local higher education institutions for International Education Week and the International Speaker Series Program.
•  Roundtable discussion through our “Speaker in the Classroom” program facilitated by leading international experts for schools in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg School (CMS) system  

Since 1996, through our educational programming and outreach, the Council has directly benefited almost 700 teachers who in turn have impacted more than 70,000 students.  

Registration Due: November 11th, 2011

Download Group Registration Form. If paying by credit card, you may use the the the credit card charge form

Download Individual Registration Form. If paying by credit card, you may use the the the credit card charge form

AWQ 2011 PARTICIPANTS - High School Teams (Optional $ 50) - Download registration form (*USE THIS FORM IF YOU ARE SIGNING-UP FOR ACADEMIC WORLDQUEST ONLY)

Are you an AWQ Coach? Download the AWQ Coaches FAQ

Basic  WQ/AWQ Study Guide - Download the 2011 WQ/AWQ Study Guide

What is WorldQuest and Academic WorldQuest? WorldQuest (WQ) was created by the WACC and has grown into a nationwide international knowledge competition played by councils around the country. This program is part of the WACC's growing international education initiatives in the Charlotte area. Academic WorldQuest (AWQ) is the high school version of the international knowledge competition.  Who Can Play? WorldQuest - Each team of eight players is formed by businesses, government institutions, schools/colleges, non-profits or other self-determined groups. Individuals without a group will be assigned to a team by the Council. Academic WorldQuest - Each high school in Mecklenburg, Iredell, Cabarrus, Gaston and Union County can send eight students as part of their individual teams.    How is WorldQuest Played? This fast-paced game is played in 7 rounds of 10 questions (for WorldQuest participants) and 8 rounds of 10 questions (for Academic WorldQuest participants) each with typically 30-seconds for every question. Some questions may require additional time. Each team collaborates to answer the questions and submits their answer sheet at the end of each round.    What Do You Win? AWQ and WQ teams will be judged separately. Medals and trophies are awarded to the first, second and third place teams for both WQ and AWQ winners. Top teams will also have their photos taken and receive  special recognition. How Should My Team Prepare? The best way to prepare is to review international news coverage and our category descriptions on our website at www.worldaffairscharlotte.org WorldQuest / Academic WorldQuest 2011 will include the following categories: 1. Geography of South America 2. Flags of the World 3. History of Ireland 4. Current Global Events 5. Spotlight on China 6. Do You Know Your World Leaders? 7. Arab Spring 8. Great Decisions 2011 (*ONLY FOR ACADEMIC WORLDQUEST PARTICIPANTS) NOTE: WorldQuest 2011 participants will compete in 7-rounds while Academic WorldQuest 2011 participants will compete in 8-rounds (includes Great Decisions 2011) Past WorldQuest/Academic WorldQuest Questions | Get your SlideShare Playlist