Young Geographer of the Year - closing soon...


Young Geographer of the Year competition 

2012 question: What are the connections between your local area and the 206 Olympic and Paralympic participating nations and how do they influence the geography of your local area ?

The 2012 Young Geographer of the Year competition draws its inspiration from the Society’s ‘Walk the World’ project, part of the London 2012 Cultural Olympiad. 

Here's the guidance on entries:
We would prefer you to explore and explain a small number of your most interesting or unusual connections rather than listing every connection you can find. 
Pupils in the three youngest categories (nine to 11, 12 to 14 and 14 to 16) should answer this question using an annotated diagram or map (no larger than A3 in size). 

Students in the 16 to 18 category should answer this question through a 1,500 word essay which can include illustrations. 

This year we are also encouraging teachers to run their own semi-finals, before sending their top 10 local winners into the national competition. More info: www.rgs.org/ygoty2012 

The closing date for YGOTY and the Rex Walford award (for teacher-produced resources) is the 5th of  October 2012
Prizes will be awarded at a ceremony at the Society on 23 November 2012. 

Also

Going Places with Geography for Year 9 pupils 
An opportunity for pupils who are considering geography as a GCSE option to find out more about the subject, progression and careers. Workshops will be lively and hands-on and led by our geography ambassadors. Places limited to 25 per school and are free but must be booked in advance. 

Monday 22 October 2012, RGS-IBG, London (Year 9) 
Monday 26 November 2012, RGS-IBG, London (Year 9) 
Monday 11 February 2013, RGS-IBG, London (Year 9) 
Friday 22 February 2013, RGS-IBG, London (Year 9) 

See the RGS website for booking details and more....


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