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Ideal for AP, TAG, and independent study students, the contest relates to global civic education, social studies, world history, English, and Human Geography with focus on culture, civility and leadership.
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Entry forms due: Nov. 30, 2011Essays due: March 15, 2012
The contest presents knowledge needed to excel in today’s global environment as related to 21st Century Skills:
- Learn why an Iowa town was named after an Arab Muslim freedom fighter.
- Evaluate the significance of Emir Abdelkader’s life and his struggles during peace, war, imprisonment, and exile as applied to today’s world.
- Combine history and cultural understanding while supporting positive moral and social skills.
- Utilize analytical, innovative and resourceful thinking beyond the facts.