Geography Bee
The Geography Bee generates student enthusiasm for geography with a challenging and fun competition. National Geographic sponsors the Bee for 4th - 8th graders annually. Pyle middle school students automatically participate in the Bee. The Bee starts at the elementary school level, continues to the state level, and results in a national competition.
The Bee is a partnership with the National Geo-spatial intelligence Agency (formerly NIMA, now called NGA). NGA volunteers serve as moderators for the Bee, along with parent volunteers, as scorekeepers and timekeepers.
About | Geography Bee
Get ready Globe-trotters! Bannockburn Elementary School will hold its second Geography Bee for 4th and 5th graders on January 14, 2005!
For our initial year, we modified the format; however, this year we will follow the format set by National Geographic. This includes preliminary rounds by individual classes scheduled for Friday, January 7th at 1:30 pm, which will determine ten finalists (to include 4th and 5th graders). Prior to the preliminary rounds in December, fourth and fifth grade teachers will hold a practice session. The final competition will be conducted in the multi-purpose room on Friday, January 14th at 1:30 pm. All 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders will be present to cheer on their fellow classmates. Parents are also invited.
Ms. Anita Hardy, Media Center, will again assist us in sponsoring an individual class Bee competition (4th and 5th graders) through the WBES morning program, as a kick-off to the Bee. The class who answers the most correct questions will win an ice cream party sponsored by the PTA.
Now is the time to help your student brush up on geography facts for the Bee. Start by reviewing the websites below, especially the GEOBEE website which has daily questions posted from previous Bees. The whole family will enjoy looking at maps, World Atlases, and playing the GeoBee Challenge Board game - available at Target.
- www.nationalgeographic.com/geobee
- www.nationalgeographic.com/geospy
- www.nationalgeographic.com/mapmachine
- www.nationalgeographic.com/parents
For further information, email questions to the Geography Bee Committee Chair.