About GeoPlunge
DCPS in partnership with the Washington Lawyers’ Committee presents an Annual GeoPlunge Challenge Tournament as part of their larger school partnership programs. The GeoPlunge Challenge Tournament is based on the game that teaches students about the geography of the United States. This event provides a team-oriented, exciting, educational competition that has a tremendous track record of success. This all day annual event is typically held during National Geography Week and is open to students from grades 3 through 8, who compete in teams of three.
Why Participate?
This exciting educational event is a fun way to get students excited about geography. It is certain to bolster students’ knowledge of and excitement for geography and helps them master a key Social Studies Learning Standard – identifying all 50 states and their capitals. The game and this tournament provide an excellent way to teach students in an engaging manner. Both teachers and students who have participated in this event have raved about what an exciting, rewarding, and fun learning tool this tournament is.
2018 Tournament Details
Combos 1 and 2 Tournament:
Who: Beginner players are students in 3rd - 8th grades from DC Public Schools
What: All day tournament with prizes
Where: Arent Fox, 1717 K Street, NW Washington, DC
When: May 30th
Combos 3 and 4 Tournament:
Who: Advanced players are students in 3rd - 8th grades from DC Public Schools
What: All day tournament with prizes
Where: Hogan Lovells, 555 13th Street, NW Washington DC
When: May 31st
The tournament is a fun way to get students excited about geography, while they learn a key social studies standard. All participating students will receive lunch, a GeoPlunge hat and awards. Each GeoPlunge team has three students and each school can send up to three teams to the tournament. The teams from each school need to have at least one coach/teacher who will work with them and accompany them to the tournament. If your school has a different coach/teacher for each of your teams, be sure to list contact information for both coach/teachers in the registration form. Registration is now open.
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Contact: [email protected]