SERVICES

We provide Group coaching for Geography Bee competitions (Nat Geo, NSF, Geography Olympiad, I-Geo)

Primary

Access to multiple blogs, home to about half a million facts
Initial phone evaluation of new students to determine baseline knowledge
List of materials to be purchased by the families
Syllabus - Juniors (up to 3rd grade) - Basic facts
Syllabus - Seniors (4th to 8th grades) - Advanced facts
Strategies for mastering information (comprehension, expression, internalization, inferencing, drawing conclusions, connecting the dots, efficient recall)
Suggested daily regimen
Access to a Google Classroom for doing assignments and projects
Linkage to GeoEd portal for doing homework
List of online resources for information gathering and fact collection
Online classes
Weekly Learning Exercises on Geography Bee topics and current events
Techniques and strategies to develop and refine critical thinking skills
Mind management strategies for optimal performance
Tips for Artifact collection (Objects Of Reference (OORs))
Opportunities for peer learning (Buddy system)
Individual and group mentoring by past champions and coaches
Template for students to maintain a personalized Geography Bee Diary
Annual Retreats to prepare for the state and the national competitions
Workshops/additional mentoring for state champions to prepare for the national competitions
Lectures and presentations by coaches, mentors and volunteers.
Consultation and training for parents to facilitate the development of maximum potential

Ongoing program for parents to be trained as Geography Bee coaches
Establishing Geography literacy activities in economically disadvantaged schools and regions
Conducting Geography Bee workshops in cities and towns that have stakeholder support
Providing guidance and material to organizations for conducting Geography competitions
Awarding scholarships for economically disadvantaged and challenged families
Sponsoring/supporting Geography Bee competitions
Participating in Geography Bee related outreach activities