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.

2008 National Geographic Bee State and Territory Winners

The final round of the 2008 National Geographic Bee, produced by National Geographic Television, will air nationally on the National Geographic Channel on May 21 and later on public television stations. For a list of stations and viewing times, please visit the Maryland Public Television website.