Dear Parents and Students,
I am so excited to tell you that BCS is going to hold a Geography Bee this year. Students in grades 4-8 are eligible to participate. We have scheduled the school-wide Bee for Tuesday, January 10th. It will be held during the Choice Hour period. The winner of the school bee will take a written test to qualify for the National Geographic State Bee.
The National Geographic Society runs the National Bee and provides the materials for the school bee.
Mr. Braisted has agreed to teach a Choice Hour class during 2nd Quarter for students in grades 4-8 who wish to learn more about Geography and prepare for the Bee together. However, anyone in grades 4-8 can sign up for the Bee - students do not need to be in the Geography Choice Hour in order to participate in the Bee.
There is also a very fun GeoBee Challenge app available for iPad, iPod touch, and other mobile devices that students can use to quiz themselves. The website National Geographic Bee - National Geographic has a wealth of information and activities for students interested in the bee as well as study materials for students who want to prepare on their own.
Please contact me if you have any questions!
Elizabeth Robbins
248-770-3536
Co-Chair, Curriculum Enrichment
BCS PTSA
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