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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)


October 15, 2008
Registration for the 2009 National Geographic Bee must be received by this date.

November 10, 2008, through January 16, 2009
School-level Geographic Bees

January 31, 2009
Qualifying tests must be received from registered schools by this date.

April 3, 2009
State-level Geographic Bees

May 19-20, 2009
National Geographic Bee, Washington, D.C.


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    Host Alex Trebek asks the last three questions of the final round in the 2008 National Geographic Bee held in Washington, D.C.