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SUMMARY:2026 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 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  Championship 2025\n\nNational Civics Bee  Website\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 visit HERE.
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 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://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2HSbOUZ320">National Civics Bee&reg\; Championship 2025</a><br />\n<a href="https://civics.uschamberfoundation.org/national-civics-bee/?utm_source=www.nationalcivicsbee.org&amp\;utm_medium=referral">National Civics Bee&reg\; Website</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 visit <a href="https://www.ndchamber.com/event-sponsorship#Bee">HERE.</a></div>\n
LOCATION:North Dakota State Capitol\, Brynhild Haugland Room
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URL:https://www.ndchamber.com/events/details/2025-national-civics-bee-north-dakota-state-finals-377
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