Where in the world is....?

Lighthouse sponsored a Geography Bee today.  Although we had signed up a couple of months ago, we only spent about a week preparing for it.  H took the responsibility of learning most of her information on her own.  We were very proud of how she did her research, made her study cards, and then learned everything.

There were 5 rounds for each category.  The first three rounds a student had to have 5 out of 10 correct to remain.  The 4th round a student had to have 7 out of 10 correct.  The 5th round was single elimination.

The questions consisted of states, capitals, mountains, rivers, etc. plus flags, landmarks and people of the area.  They were also asked questions about how to read a map, how to use a compass and other skills like these.

The K-2nd grade category focused on the US, NC and Biblical times.  B, C and E were in this competition.  C made it to the 3rd round.  E made it to the 4th round.  B made it to the 5th round with four other students.  He and one other student missed the same question.  (Which of the Great Lakes is the 2nd largest in volume?  Yeh, answer that without the help of goo*gle!)

 Most of the questions were multiple choice.  The students held up A, B or C for their answers.

 Three of our geography geniuses. :)

 H was in the 3rd-5th grade category.  No one was eliminated until the 3rd or 4th round.  (I can't remember.)  These kids knew their geography!  Their material covered the US, NC, Biblical times AND South America.

H made it to the final round.  The tie breaker for her and two other students was "Name all 5 of the Great Lakes."

We didn't cover the Great Lakes.  H knew one.  The other two students knew all 5.  So H got 3rd place.

We're very proud of how well all four prepared and participated.  The Geography Bee lasted longer than anticipated so the awards were not handed out in a ceremony.  Hence, no photos of them receiving their certificates.

And we know all 5 of the Great Lakes now.  Just in case you don't...think HOMES.

Lake Huron

Lake Ontario

Lake Michigan*

Lake Erie

Lake Superior

*2nd largest in volume