National Civics Bee
Cash Prizes:
Participants in the Moore Civics Bee have the opportunity to win cash prizes for their exceptional civic knowledge and ideas. Additionally, winners at the local level will receive awards, and top finalists will have the chance to compete at the state and national levels for even greater recognition and prizes.
Moore Civics Bee:
- 1st place: $500
- 2nd place: $250
- 3rd place: $125
- 4th place: Gift Card
- 5th place: Gift Card
All participants will receive a certificate.
State First Place: $1,000 and an invitation to Washington DC for National Championship.
About the Bee
The Moore Civics Bee is one of the many National Civics Bee® competitions promoted by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation. This event aims to inspire young Americans to engage in civic education and make meaningful contributions to their communities. Open to 6th, 7th, and 8th-grade students, the competition challenges participants to showcase their civics knowledge for a chance to earn recognition and cash prizes. Finalists from Moore will advance to the State Competition, with the potential to move on to the National Civics Bee® Championship in Washington D.C. in 2025.
Why Civics?
At the Moore Chamber of Commerce, we are proud to participate in the National Civics Bee because we believe that informed and active citizens are the foundation of a strong country, a thriving economy, and a resilient workforce. Furthermore, our continued prosperity relies on the strength of all three. Through the Civics Bee, we are not only encouraging greater civic knowledge in Oklahoma but also celebrating our shared civic pride and responsibility.
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Why Civics are Important
70%
of adults fail a basic civics quiz
79%
of 8th graders are below proficient in civics
26%
of adults can't name a single 1st Amendment right
52%
of young people think democracy has failed or is in trouble
58%
of Americans think we're on the wrong track as a country
85%
of adults agree our country is divided
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Live Event Information
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Any 6th, 7th, or 8th-grade student residing in Oklahoma with an idea about using civics to improve their community may also review the rules and submit an essay application on this page:
THERE ARE NO ENTRY FEES TO PARTICIPATE.
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National Civics Bee Sponsors
Learning about civics isn’t limited to the classroom – it occurs at school, at home, and at work.
Because workplaces are one place where all races, religions, and ages congregate, business is uniquely positioned to help ensure that the next generation of Americans has the knowledge, skills, and disposition to take a productive role in civic life.