The annual National Geographic Bee returns for the 20th consecutive year with host and moderator Alex Trebek. Students representing all 50 states come together for the national bee after having first competed in school and state level competitions. Eighth-grader Matthew Vaughan, who is home-schooled in Louisville, will represent Kentucky at that competition. Ten finalists, from grades four through eight, move on to the final championship. The final round of competition will air Thursday, May 22 at 5/4 p.m. CT on KET2.
The 10 finalists will compete for $25,000, $15,000 and $10,000 scholarships. Questions span topics including capitals, landforms, culture and environment. 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.
National Geographic Bee (2008) is produced by National Geographic Television.
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