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Geobee Challenge
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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.

Important Dates (How to Register)


Registration for the 2010 National Geographic Bee is NOW CLOSED


November 9, 2009 through January 15, 2010
School-level Geographic Bees

January 31, 2010
Qualifying tests must be received from registered schools by this date.

April 9, 2010
State-level Geographic Bees

May 25-26, 2010
National Geographic Bee, Washington, D.C.


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