“what kids need more than anything is not to win or lose but a close race, a fair competition...
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GEO & HISTORY BEETeacher Training
“What kids need more than anything is not to win or lose but a close race, a fair competition where everyone feels
like they’ve got a fighting chance,”
Nicolas Valdes, presenter
There is no doubt that academic competitions can serve as strong motivators.
Provides an incentive to study and work hard so they can be ready to compete at a certain level.
Builds self-confidence and self-awareness. (Rogers).
Creates drive & allows them to achieve competence.
Engages self-evaluations and draw conclusions about their abilities. Damon(1995)
The Benefits of Competing
History Bee Winners Elementary School 1st Place - Coral Gables Prep Academy 2nd Place - Cutler Ridge Elementary 3rd Place - Key Biscayne K-8 Center
History Bee Winners Middle School 1st Place - Miami Springs Middle School 2nd Place - Southwood Middle School 3rd Place - Youth Co-Op Charter Middle School 4th Place - MAS @ Zelda Glazer 6-12 Center
2015 HISTORY BEE WINNERS
Competition Rules
Competition Rules Continue
MODERATOR TIME KEEPER
ROLES for the bees
Each team has 30 seconds to answer the question.
First team to have 10 points wins the round, if it is by two.
You may use your one challenge at any time.
Rounds are 15 minutes long. Teams may be disqualified for bringing
study materials.
Recap Four Truths and a Lie
HISTORY BEE
The HISTORY Bee is an annual contest sponsored by Miami Dade County Public Schools and hosted by Miami Dade College, North Campus. The bee, held every year, is open to elementary, middle, and high school grade students.
Overview & Discussion
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5yLtF188vI
*Note: This is a sample video from the Nation History Bee; the Dade County History Bee will be done using a team format
History Bee Video
Ask the Expert
Ms. Laura Payne, teacher
Coral Gables Preparatory Academy
Which state has a climate suitable for growing citrus fruits—California or Maine?
You know that oranges and grapefruit are citrus fruits and that they grow in warm places. Since California's climate is definitely warmer and sunnier than Maine's, you correctly answer California.
Which country has the world's largest Muslim population—Indonesia or Mexico?
If you have studied maps showing world religions, you will know the answer immediately. If you haven't, you might reason that Mexico was settled by the Spanish, followers of Christianity not Islam. Either way, you correctly answer Indonesia.
The North Atlantic current brings warm waters from the tropics to the west coast of which continent?
From studying physical maps you know that the North Atlantic is the area of the Atlantic that lies north of the Equator and that the entire west coast of Europe borders the North Atlantic, so you correctly answer Europe.
What is the term for a part of an ocean or sea that cuts far into the bordering landmass and may contain one or more bays?
From studying physical features on maps and using your geographical reference book to learn about physical features, you narrow your choices to two terms: bay and gulf. Since the word "bay" is used in the question, you eliminate it as a possibility and correctly answer gulf.
Are your smarter than a 5th grader?
GEOGRAPHY BEE
The Geography Bee is an annual geography contest sponsored by Miami Dade County Public Schools and hosted by Miami Dade College, North Campus. The bee, held every year, is open to elementary and secondary students.
Overview & Discussion
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1vBSi74edbk
*Note: This is a sample video from the Nation Geography Bee; the Dade County Geography Bee will be done using a team format
Geography Bee Video
RESOURCES
Geography Bee Winners Elementary School 1st Place - Coral Gables Preparatory Academy 2nd Place - St. Theresa 3rd Place - Sunset Elementary 4th Place - Vineland K-8 Center
Geography Bee Winners Middle School 1st Place - St. Theresa 2nd Place - Miami Springs Middle School 3rd Place - Southwood Middle School 4th Place - Coral Gables Preparatory Academy
Geography Bee Winners Senior High School 1st - Place Coral Reef Senior High School 2nd Place - MAST Academy @ Key Biscayne 3rd Place - School for Advanced Studies South S.H.S 4th Place - John A. Ferguson Senior High School
2015 GEOGRAPHY WINNERS
Ask the Expert
Mr. Roland Beck,Teacher ,Coral Reef SHS
QUESTION:Among her lesser-known accomplishments, she lead the Combahee River Raid during the Civil War. Later, she became active in the Women’s Suffrage movement, and would reminisced at meetings of suffragettes that she “never lost a passenger.” Name this African-American woman most famous for leading slaves to freedom on the Underground Railroad.
QUESTIONS for HISTORY BEE
-Harriet Tubman
Answer
On what day in 1777 was the American Flag officially adopted?
June 14
Question for History Bee
GEOGRAPHY/HISTORY BEE DATES AND FEE
FEE - $100
MAY 18 – ELEMENTARY GEO BEE
MAY 19-SECONDARY GEO BEE
MAY 20-HISTORY BEE
Questions and Answers
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