2013 National Geographic Bee Dates:
- National Level Bee: May 20–22, 2013
- Watch the top ten students compete for scholarships totaling $50,000 on the National Geographic Channel on Thursday, May 23 at 7 p.m. The finals will be broadcast later on public television stations. Check local listings.
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Celebrate 25 Years
To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the National Geographic Bee, the national finals will be held in a larger DC venue with tickets available to the public. Get your tickets for the May 22 finals and see the top ten students compete live with Alex Trebek moderating.
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President Obama Quizzes Students
President surprises students with question on the Nuclear Security Summit.
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Alex Trebek Takes to the Streets
Alex Trebek takes to the streets of Washington, D.C. to see how well residents know their geography.
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National Geographic's Lady of the Bee
For its entire history Mary Lee has overseen the National Geographic Bee. Her determined goal each year is to ensure a fair, fun, and inspiring experience for the geographic students.
Teachers and Parents
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How Schools Register
Principals of schools in the U.S. with any of the grades four through eight are eligible to register their schools to receive contest materials for a school-level Bee.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Wondering how to register for the Bee or how to prepare? Our "Frequently Asked Questions" have the answers!
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Study Corner
What's the best way for students to prepare for the Bee? Here are some tips from the National Geographic Bee.
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Sample Questions
Answer sample questions from the National Geographic Bee, and get ideas on how to look for clues within the questions that can help you figure out the right answers.
Quizzes to Go
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Now on Your Favorite Mobile Device!
Do you have what it takes to be the next National Geographic Bee Champion? Find out the fun way with the new GeoBee Challenge! Three types of game play make sure you really know your stuff and never get bored.
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GeoBee: Geography
A look into why geography is important to understand as students around the country prepare for the 2013 National Geographic Bee.
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Student Activities
Teachers can use these activities in the classroom to prepare students for the bee!
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Geo-Scavenger Hunt
Simply memorizing terms and place locations can be tedious and even boring. One solution is to make the task fun with an atlas-based scavenger game.
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Exploring Diffusion
The movement of people, goods, or ideas from one place to another is a process known as diffusion, which plays an important role in shaping the characteristics of where we live.
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Tracking Violent Storms
Springtime brings the possibility of extreme weather, including violent thunderstorms and tornadoes.