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 (Deadline extended to December 12, 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.
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/geographybee/