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 inspire and reward student curiosity about the world. Schools with students in grades four through eight are eligible for this educational and entertaining competition.
Any paid school employee can register their school for the National Geographic Bee online. The National Geographic Bee registration fee is $100 per school until December 22, 2016, and $120 from December 23, 2016 until registration ends on January 20, 2016. Schools needing financial support can complete a Registration Discount Request form available here.
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Aug. 3, 2016
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Early, discounted registration opens ($100); check/credit card payments accepted
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Oct. 3, 2016
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School Bee materials available for download
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Oct. 3, 2016 – Feb. 6, 2017
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School bees held; date and time determined locally
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Dec. 23, 2016 – Jan. 20, 2017
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Registration limited to credit card transactions only ($120)
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Jan. 23, 2017
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Bee registration closes
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Feb. 6, 2017
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Deadline for completion of state bee qualifying tests
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Mar. 31, 2017
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State bees
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May 15-17, 2017
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National Championship at National Geographic Society Headquarters, Washington, D.C.
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May 19, 2017 |
National Geographic Channel and Nat Geo WILD broadcast championship at 8 p.m. EDT |
