Homeschool Resource National Geographic Bee – Study Corner
Age Range: 9-13 (Grades 4-8, with parental supervision)
This website from National Geographic is meant to provide study tools for the National Geographic Bee, “an academic contest for students in grades 4-8”, but the resources provided can be used to supplement your geography studies for the whole family.
When arriving at today’s link, scroll down the page to find:
- Lesson Plans – Discover lesson plans and activities focused on the geography of the United States and the continents, the oceans, world geography, biodiversity, and ecosystems.
- GeoBee Challenge – Test your knowledge with the online, multiple-choice quiz.
- Geo Bee Challenge App – For those with IOS or Android smart devices, download the free GeoBee Challenge App which includes not only the multiple-choice round but also a map challenge as well as bonus rounds where a picture of a location provided and the player must find the place on an interactive map.
- Kahoot! – Gather the kids around the computer with your smart devices and the free Kahoot app and play a competitive multiple-choice game together. Choose from 15 geography topics.
When finished exploring these options, head on over to the National Geographic Education page for a lot more teaching resources including lesson plans, activities and more games as well as reference materials, mapping tools, and much more.
This bookmark-worthy website will make an excellent resource for all of your geography studies.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
