Why was the geography bee discontinued?
In 2020, recognizing the difficult circumstances school communities found themselves in to safely educate students during the COVID-19 pandemic, we made the difficult decision to cancel the 2020-2021 GeoBee and instead focus on reimagining what a global geography experience for young people could look like entirely.
Is there a geo bee in 2021?
In light of these shifts, we’ve decided to cancel this year’s GeoBee and are taking the opportunity to reimagine what a geography experience for young people could look like altogether.
Will there be a geography bee this year?
The 2022 International Geography Bee US National Championships for Middle School and Elementary School Divisions will be held on June 17-20, 2022 at the Hyatt Regency Orlando in Orlando, FL. Details on the Junior Varsity Division can be found by exploring the IGB website at www.internationalgeographybee.com.
What is the prize for winning the geography bee?
What are the prizes for the winners who compete in the National Geographic Bee finals? The winner receives a $50,000 scholarship, a lifetime subscription to National Geographic magazine, a trip, and $500 cash. The 2nd place winner receives a $25,000 scholarship and $500 cash.
How do you prepare for the National Geographic Bee?
Prepping Yourself for the Bee
- Start with a world map, globe, and atlas and become very familiar with the continents, countries, states and provinces, islands, and major physical features of our planet.
- Use Outline Maps of the world and continents to test yourself on this information.
How do I study for the Geo Bee?
Why are bees important National Geographic?
Honeybees are important pollinators for flowers, fruits, and vegetables. They live on stored honey and pollen all winter and cluster into a ball to conserve warmth. All honeybees are social and cooperative insects.