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SUMMARY:2025 National Civics Bee® North Dakota State Finals
DESCRIPTION:The Greater North Dakota Chamber is partnering with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and the Minot Area Chamber EDC to host a nonpartisan statewide civics competition. The 2024-25 National Civics Bee  encourages young Americans in 6th\, 7th\, and 8th grade to engage in civics and contribute to their communities. \n\n\n\nThe competition\, modeled on traditional spelling and geography bees\, gives students the chance to win recognition and earn cash prizes by sharing ideas for improving their communities and showing their enthusiasm for civics.\n\n \nAGENDA\n\n8:45 AM: Student check-in \n\n9:00: Registration open\n\n9:30: Welcome Address\n9:40: State Finals Competition\n\n\n	Round 1: 10 multiple choice questions \n	Round 2: 10 multiple choice questions \n	Round 3: Judge Q&A (3-minute pitch of finalist's original essay)\n\n11:00: Winner Announcement & Awards Ceremony\n\n\n\nRESOURCES/ADDITIONAL INFO:\n\nNational Civics Bee  Highlights Video\n\nNational Civics Bee  Website\n\nState Finals Competition Round Rules ("State Rules")\n\n\n\nSPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES \n\nAre you interested in showcasing your company's commitment to developing active and engaged citizens? For information about available corporate sponsorships\, please contact Mallory.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<br />\nThe Greater North Dakota Chamber is partnering with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and the Minot Area Chamber EDC to host a nonpartisan statewide civics competition. The 2024-25 National Civics Bee&reg\; encourages young Americans in 6th\, 7th\, and 8th grade to engage in civics and contribute to their communities.&nbsp\;<br />\n<br />\nThe competition\, modeled on traditional spelling and geography bees\, gives students the chance to win recognition and earn cash prizes by sharing ideas for improving their communities and showing their enthusiasm for civics.<br />\n&nbsp\;\n<div><strong>AGENDA<br />\n8:45 AM</strong>: Student check-in&nbsp\;<br />\n<strong>9:00</strong>: Registration open<br />\n<strong>9:30</strong>: Welcome Address\n<div><strong>9:40</strong>: State Finals Competition</div>\n\n<ul>\n	<li>Round 1: 10 multiple choice questions&nbsp\;</li>\n	<li>Round 2: 10 multiple choice questions&nbsp\;</li>\n	<li>Round 3: Judge Q&amp\;A (3-minute pitch of finalist&rsquo\;s original essay)</li>\n</ul>\n<strong>11:00</strong>: Winner Announcement &amp\; Awards Ceremony<br />\n<br />\n<strong>RESOURCES/ADDITIONAL INFO:</strong><br />\n<a href="https://youtu.be/lQdMbyBUttc?si=adOM0fyyD1sq5_MZ">National Civics Bee&reg\; Highlights Video</a><br />\n<a href="http://www.nationalcivicsbee.org/">National Civics Bee&reg\; Website</a><br />\n<a href="https://chambermaster.blob.core.windows.net/userfiles/UserFiles/chambers/2286/File/StateCompetitionRules.pdf">State Finals Competition Round Rules (&quot\;State Rules&quot\;)</a><br />\n<br />\n<strong>SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES&nbsp\;</strong><br />\nAre you interested in showcasing your company&#39\;s commitment to developing active and engaged citizens? For information about available corporate sponsorships\, please contact <a href="mailto:mallory@ndchamber.com?subject=Civics%20Bee%20Sponsorship">Mallory</a>.</div>\n
LOCATION:University of Mary in Bismarck\, ND Chick's Place
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URL:http://business.ndchamber.com/events/details/2025-national-civics-bee-north-dakota-state-finals-353
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