(inspirational music)
- [Child] Geography is
a very fascinating subject,
because many people become
aware of everything around them,
and that knowledge can help them
make the world a better place.
(computer keys tapping)
(bright music)
[Narrator] The annual
National Geographic
GeoBee competition inspires students'
curiosity about the world.
Each year, students in
grades four through eight,
from nearly 10,000 schools
across the United States,
embark on a journey of discovery.
Students answer questions
about places, cultures,
landforms, history, science, and more.
It's easy for your school to
participate in the GeoBee.
(computer keys tapping)
Everything you need is just a click away.
When you register, you'll receive access
to 400 exciting questions
to challenge your students,
a host of study resources to
prepare your class or school,
and prizes that celebrate
all of the students who participate.
(computer keys tapping)
Leading up to your GeoBee,
you can visit the Study
Corner on the website
to find lesson plans that
include study materials
for your students and
geography-themed quizzes.
(computer keys tapping)
To begin, you'll need a
minimum of six students.
But there isn't any limit
to the number of students
who can participate.
GeoBee is designed to be flexible.
You can use oral questions to create
a live GeoBee right in your classroom,
or you can have students
take a written quiz
to kick off the competition.
Once you're down to
your final 10 students,
you're ready for the GeoBee Finals.
If you want, you can turn the finals
into a school-wide event,
and invite parents,
community members, and
even the local media
to see who will become
your school champion.
At the end of the GeoBee,
it's time to celebrate
all of the students.
Everybody gets a
participation certificate.
The top three finishers
get special certificates,
and there's a medal for
the school champion.
But the fun doesn't stop there.
Next, you can administer
an online qualifying test
for the State GeoBee
to your school champion
before the deadline.
National Geographic
will invite the top 100
ranked students in each state to represent
their school and community
at the State GeoBee,
where they can win cash prizes.
One student will walk away
as the State GeoBee champion.
After that, it could be
on to the National Finals,
at National Geographic
Headquarters in Washington, DC.
[Host] Today, one of you will earn the title
of National Geographic GeoBee Champion.
(audience applause)
[Narrator] Take the
first step on a journey
that will change the way
your students see the world.
Register your school at natgeobee.org.
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