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National Civics Bee
It's easy to enter! Write a 500-word essay and you're in!
Calling all middle school students! Are you looking for a fun and engaging way to learn how civics plays a part in your everyday life? Look no further! The business community relies on active professionals to make for a strong economy, and a strong workforce and our continued prosperity depends on both.
Participate in our National Civics Bee, presented by the Tucson Metro Chamber, with support from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, to become better informed about American democracy and test your civics knowledge for a chance to win recognition and prizes!
ABOUT THE BEE
The Tucson Metro Chamber is partnering with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation to host a first-of-its-kind civics competition that encourages young Americans to engage in civics and contribute to their communities. Participating 6th, 7th and 8th graders will flex their civics knowledge for a chance to win recognition and cash prizes. Finalists will be invited to Washington, DC to compete in the inaugural National Civics Bee national championship in Fall 2024.
HOW TO ENTER
It's easy to participate! If you are a middle school student, submit your 500-word essay in response to the following prompt: Identify a problem facing your community. How might you solve the problem? for consideration and you are in the contest!
Stay tuned for next year's competition!
WHY CIVICS?
The Tucson Metro Chamber is participating in the National Civics Bee because we believe that informed and active citizens make for a strong country, a strong economy, and a strong workforce, and that our continued prosperity depends on the strength of all three. Through the Bee, we are promoting greater civic knowledge in Arizona and celebrating our civic pride.
Ready To Test Your Civics Knowledge?
Take this brief quiz to see how well you stack up. And don’t worry, whether you ace them or need some refreshers, we are glad you’re interested in civics and civic engagement. We need more people like you. Ready?Let’s go!
Begin the Civics Quiz
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Are you interested in showcasing your company's commitment to developing active and engaged citizens? For information about available corporate sponsorships, please contact Michael Guymon at mguymon@tucsonchamber.org
