WorldQuest 2012 Global Knowledge Competition for High Schools

In March of 2003 the World Affairs Council of Oregon launched an exciting, new international competition for high school students that has been a huge hit. It is a program of our K-12 Education Program and is called WorldQuest. This friendly team competition has been hosted by many other World Affairs Councils throughout the country with great success!

The competition involves up to 40 teams of students from schools in Oregon and Southwest Washington. Each participating school is invited to send one or two teams to show off their knowledge of culture, geography and international affairs. The topics are always timely and challenging. Each team is comprised of up to four students, grades 9 through 12, and must be coached by a teacher or parent from your school. Teams compete simultaneously on paper as questions are shown on a large screen and read by an emcee.

The first 6 of 10 topics for 2012 focus on the Six Top National Security Issues facing the United States in the run-up to the 2012 presidential election, as voted on by leaders of the World Affairs Councils across the country. They are: US Education: Competing Globally; US Energy Policy; US Economic Competitiveness; Middle East; Afghanistan/Pakistan; and China. Additional topics are NATO; UN Millennium Goals: Child Health; Azerbaijan and Current Events.

Teams will also enjoy an ethnic meal with International Students & a variety of cultural experiences. The winning team will compete in the 10th Annual National WorldQuest Competition in Washington, D.C. on April 21, 2012. The top three teams will receive monetary awards and an International Trophy to display in their school.

This challenging and fun program is sure to add energy to the classroom, while helping to meet state standards and advance critical learning, in history, culture, international affairs, current events, and more!

A study guide will be mailed to the team coach upon registration of school team(s).