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Deadline for registration ($90): October 15, 2011
Late registration ends ($110): December 9, 2011
School Bees: November 14, 2011-January 13, 2012
Qualifying Test received by: January 31, 2012
State Bees: March 30, 2012
National Bee: May 22-24, 2012
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2011 National Geographic Bee
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Russia Wins Geographic Championship
For the first time, a team of Russian students won the National Geographic World Championship, which is hosted by Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek. Video.
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National Geographic's Lady of the Bee
For its entire history—22 years—Mary Lee has overseen the National Geographic Bee. Her determined goal each year is to ensure a fair, fun, and inspiring experience for the geographic students.
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See 2011 State Winners' Videos
See each student in their hometown with these videos on YouTube.
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Only One Champion
Each year students travel from across the United States to Washington, D.C. to compete in the ultimate test of geographic knowledge: the National Geographic Bee.
Teachers and Parents
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How Schools Register
Principals of schools in the U.S. with any of the grades four through eight are eligible to register their schools to receive contest materials for a school-level Bee.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Wondering how to register for the Bee or how to prepare? Our "Frequently Asked Questions" have the answers!
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Study Corner
What's the best way for students to prepare for the Bee? Here are some tips from the National Geographic Bee.
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Sample Questions
Answer sample questions from the National Geographic Bee, and get ideas on how to look for clues within the questions that can help you figure out the right answers.
Related Videos
2011 State Winners' Videos
Quizzes to Go
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Now on Your Favorite Mobile Device!
Do you have what it takes to be the next National Geographic Bee Champion? Find out the fun way with the new GeoBee Challenge! Three types of game play make sure you really know your stuff and never get bored.
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Google Earth Presents
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We Love Geography
Meet people who use geography every day, as students around the country prepare for the National Geographic Bee.
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Student Activities
Teachers can use these activities in the classroom to prepare students for the bee!
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Geo-Scavenger Hunt
Simply memorizing terms and place locations can be tedious and even boring. One solution is to make the task fun with an atlas-based scavenger game.
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Exploring Diffusion
The movement of people, goods, or ideas from one place to another is a process known as diffusion, which plays an important role in shaping the characteristics of where we live.
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Tracking Violent Storms
Springtime brings the possibility of extreme weather, including violent thunder-storms and tornadoes.