Each year thousands of schools in the United States participate in the National Geographic Bee using materials prepared by the National Geographic Society. The contest is designed to encourage teachers to include geography in their classrooms, spark student interest in the subject, and increase public awareness about geography. Schools with students in grades four through eight are eligible for this entertaining and challenging test of geographic knowledge.

Resources for the Bee

  • Photo: 2009 National Geographic Bee finals

    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.

  • Photo: The 2009 National Geographic Bee finals in Washington, DC

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Wondering how to register for the Bee or how to prepare? Our "Frequently Asked Questions" have the answers!

  • Photo: GeoBee Finals

    Study Corner

    What's the best way for students to prepare for the Bee? Here are some tips from the National Geographic Bee.

  • Photo: William Johnston

    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.

Google Earth Presents

A look behind the scenes into why geography matters, as students around the country prepare for the 2010 National Geographic Bee.

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