Where in the World is… ? 2011-2012/23

freduche — Fri, 04 May 2012 05:58:14 +0000

McLaren F1 Technology Center in Woking, Surrey, UK

Correctly identify the exact location of the photograph. Use your geographic knowledge, the internet or books in the MMC to help. Winners in years 7, 8 and 9 will earn a Geography Credit.

All winners will be posted outside the Geography rooms.

Send your answers to Mr. Ashworth at:
duncan . ashworth @ ecolint . ch

The previous quiz (2011-2012/22) was won by Robert Ohlweiler (Grade 9).

Where in the World is… ? 2011-2012/22

freduche — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 12:22:34 +0000

Guggenheim Museum, Bilbao, Spain

Correctly identify the exact location of the photograph. Use your geographic knowledge, the internet or books in the MMC to help. Winners in years 7, 8 and 9 will earn a Geography Credit.

All winners will be posted outside the Geography rooms.

Send your answers to Mr. Ashworth at:
duncan . ashworth @ ecolint . ch

The previous quiz (2011-2012/21) was won Jack Sibley (Grade 12), Kevin Doyle (Grade 12).

Where in the World is… ? 2011-2012/21

freduche — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 12:26:06 +0000

3D, Grass Globe (Park), Outside Paris City Hall

Correctly identify the exact location of the photograph. Use your geographic knowledge, the internet or books in the MMC to help. Winners in years 7, 8 and 9 will earn a Geography Credit.

All winners will be posted outside the Geography rooms.

Send your answers to Mr. Ashworth at:
duncan . ashworth @ ecolint . ch

The previous quiz (2011-2012/19) was won by Jack Sibley (Grade 12), William Inglesfield (Grade 8), and Sophie Lincoln (Grade 7).

Where in the World is… ? 2011-2012/20

freduche — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 14:18:56 +0000

Lake Naivasha, Kenya. (European Flower farms seen in the south of this image, threaten the lake due to water over-use and chemical disposal)

Correctly identify the exact location of the photograph. Use your geographic knowledge, the internet or books in the MMC to help. Winners in years 7, 8 and 9 will earn a Geography Credit.

All winners will be posted outside the Geography rooms.

Send your answers to Mr. Ashworth at:
duncan . ashworth @ ecolint . ch

The previous quiz (2011-2012/19) was won by Jack Sibley (Grade 12), William Inglesfield (Grade 8), and Kevin Doyle (Grade 12)

Need help with your essays?

Anne-Yvonne Bouvier — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 09:40:05 +0000

Check out the current display in the library, with a list of useful books to refer to frequently in the course of your studies.

These should teach you how to develop effective search strategies for both books and internet resources, and also to evaluate critically your sources: very important for websites! (Much better to use the online databases we subscribe to, either in school or from home)

Where in the World is… ? 2011-2012/19

freduche — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 12:16:46 +0000

Cloud over Panama City, Florida, USA (February 2012)

Correctly identify the exact location of the photograph. Use your geographic knowledge, the internet or books in the MMC to help. Winners in years 7, 8 and 9 will earn a Geography Credit.

All winners will be posted outside the Geography rooms.

Send your answers to Mr. Ashworth at:
duncan . ashworth @ ecolint . ch

The previous quiz (2011-2012/18) was won by Joshua Riley (Grade 8), Juan Buzaglo (Grade 7), and
Kevin Doyle (Grade 12)

Referencing your extended essay or your IAs

Anne-Yvonne Bouvier — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 07:26:46 +0000

Don’t want to lose points with your extended essay? Whether you want to reference a book, a journal, an internet site, this new addition to the library will help you write a consistent bibliography.

Also, a good site to consult is:

http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/section/2/

Our library catalogue also gives the option of displaying bibliographies in the MLA and APA styles.

Where in the World is… ? 2011-2012/18

freduche — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 12:50:47 +0000

Burj Khalifa in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (The world's tallest structure 829.84m tall)

Correctly identify the exact location of the photograph. Use your geographic knowledge, the internet or books in the MMC to help. Winners in years 7, 8 and 9 will earn a Geography Credit.

All winners will be posted outside the Geography rooms.

Send your answers to Mr. Ashworth at:
duncan . ashworth @ ecolint . ch

The previous quiz (2011-2012/17) was won by Jack Sibley (Grade 12), Eva Stolz (Grade 13), and Max Vermilye (Grade 13)

To all year 13 Students: Yearbook Wills

freduche — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:25:16 +0000

Templates for your Yearbook collage are available below. To download the appropriate blank template, please right-click and save target/link on the option of your choice :

Download a copy of the detailed instructions.

Where in the World is… ? 2011-2012/17

freduche — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 09:22:23 +0000

The High Line, New York. A disused freight line has now been turned into an urban park.

Correctly identify the exact location of the photograph. Use your geographic knowledge, the internet or books in the MMC to help. Winners in years 7, 8 and 9 will earn a Geography Credit.

All winners will be posted outside the Geography rooms.

Send your answers to Mr. Ashworth at:
duncan . ashworth @ ecolint . ch

The previous quiz (2011-2012/16) was won by Jack Sibley (Grade 12), Lucas Buzaglo (Grade 9), and Kim Halle (Grade 13)