Welcome to Elverum Round April 23-24, 2016 WHAT? The World Scholars Cup (WSC) is an educational competition where students from around the world compete against each other in academic events. WHERE? Elverum Videregående skole Elverum Norway April 23-24, 2016 HOW? There are 4 events: 1. Scholar's Challenge Individual multiple choice test 2. Collaborative Writing Write an essay – with help from your team 3. Team Debate Intense debate with support from your team 4. Scholar’s Bowl Really fast multiple choice – as a team effort! QUESTIONS! Questions are taken from 6 disciplines of knowledge: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Special Area History Science Literature Arts Social Studies ADDITIONALLY…. Each year has a theme: 2016 An Imperfect World FOR 2016 THIS MEANS: 1. Special Area - Crime and Justice 2. History - A History of Cheating 3. Science - Disease and Public Health 4. Literature - Words to Light the Darkness 5. Arts - Flawed Visions, Broken Sounds 6. Social Studies - When States Falter WHO? Teams from all over Norway Maybe from other countries A Junior section – 10 to 14yrs old A Senior section – 15 + TEAMS? Schools compete in teams of 3. You may choose your own team. You compete against other teams in your section. Your school can send more than one team. WHAT DO YOU NEED TO DO? MAKE A TEAM Then practise All the information you need is on the World Scholar’s Cup website Friday Arrive in Elverum Activities and Talent show Saturday Multiple choice Challenge Essay challenge Team Debate Sunday Scholar's Quiz Showcase events Farewell banquet & awards ceremony. Monday Tell everyone about it and post pictures PREPARATION! You need to practise! You could form a ‘club’, and meet 1 day/week, after school. Competing students could join this club to practise for the event and receive news updates. Join the World Scholars Cup Facebook page! COSTS? Registration fees are: $90 USD / NOK 780 per team (if early payment by 8 April) or… $120 USD / NOK 1050 per team (if paid after 8 April) WATCH A VIDEO! Introduction to WSC (8.55) The Scholars Debate (0.50) The Scholars Bowl (0.50) The Scholars Challenge (0.50) Alpacas (0.48) Note: links work in presentation mode MORE INFORMATION! Elverum vgs skole WSC website World Scholar’s Cup website Resources for studying! FAQs! NOW WHAT? Register! Go to the World Scholar’s cup website Calendar and Registration page and download the registration form. Click here! See you at ELVIS on April 23-24 Powerpoint adapted with thanks from https://bislib.wikispaces.com/file/view/World+Scholar’s+cup.ppt
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