WHAT IS THE CITIZEN BEE?
The Region 10 Metroplex Regional Citizen Bee promotes civic understanding, community pride, and personal responsibility through an academic competition based on political and cultural history, geography, economics and current events. Its goals include increasing awareness of American heritage and the democratic political system. Your students will gain a greater understanding of American Heritage and the American political system, while learning about the issues that currently face our country.
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?
Three students from any high school in the Region 10/Metroplex area
WHEN IS THE BEE?
| REGIONAL Competition | |
Date: |
Saturday March 31, 2012 at 9:00 am |
Location: |
Sockwell Center (Plano ISD) Plano, TX 75093-6395 |
| STATE Competition | |
Date: |
May 12, 2012 |
Location: |
Texas Law Center in Austin, TX |
For additional information, visit http://www.texaslre.org/hws_citizen_bee.html |
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BENEFITS
- Winners will receive U.S. Savings bonds and an engraved plaque
- Top two winners advance to the State Competition in Austin
- Improved Civic Literacy, community admiration and recognition for your school and students
- Opportunity to meet students from other schools and communities
HOW TO REGISTER
Register your school for the Region 10 Metroplex Regional Citizen Bee by completing the registration form. Registration is FREE this year thanks to the generosity of Law Focused Education, Inc.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Visit www.citizenbee.org
or contact
Laura Jablinski ... 972-348-1342
laura.jablinski@region10.org
Region 10 Metroplex Citizen Bee