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?

 

Two students from any high school in the Region 10/Metroplex area. You may identify an alternate to compete in the event of illness or scheduling conflicts.

 

WHEN IS THE BEE?

 

Regional Competition: Tenatively Scheduled for Saturday April 10, 2010 at 9:00 am

(pending funding approval)

Location: Region 10 Spring Valley Site, 400 E. Spring Valley Rd., Richardson, TX

(Collin-Dallas-Ellis Rooms, 1st Floor)

 

STATE COMPETITION

 

TBA - takes place in May in Austin, TX

For additional information, please visit www.texaslre.org/og_txcitizenbee.html.

 

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

 

Registration will be available once funding has been approved. Approval is usually granted by late fall.