Cindi Baker's Geography Bee Experience

Cindi Baker, an AG teacher at Salem Middle School, shares her journey and experiences with the National Geographic Bee. She discusses her childhood fascination with maps, the encouragement of students to participate in the Geography Bee, and her personal involvement over 29 years. Cindi highlights the preparation for the finals, memorable questions, and the diverse geography knowledge among students. She expresses pride in her student Jonathan's achievements and reflects on the rewards of being part of the competition.

What was Cindi Baker's role at Salem Middle School?

• Math teacher

• AG teacher

• English teacher

• Science teacher

What did Cindi Baker find fascinating as a child?

• Music

• Books

• Animals

• Maps

What is the school motto at Salem Middle School?

• Show What You Know

• Knowledge is Power

• Learn and Grow

• Strive for Success

How many years has Cindi Baker been involved in the Geography Bee?

• 20 years

• 15 years

• 29 years

• 35 years

What did Cindi Baker do when she found out her student made the top 10?

• Called her family

• Went on vacation

• Organized a party

• Told the principal she needed to be there

What was the question asked by Mo Rocca during the finals?

• Which river shares its name with a city in Texas?

• What is the capital of France?

• Name a famous mountain range in Asia.

• Which ocean is the largest?

What type of thinking is emphasized in the Geography Bee?

• Creative writing

• Inquiry-based thinking

• Memorization

• Mathematical reasoning

What did Cindi Baker receive for being a finalist?

• A new car

• A $500 prize

• A scholarship

• A trophy

What did Cindi Baker plan to do with the memories of the competition?

• Write a book about them

• Keep them in her education scrapbook

• Forget about them

• Share them on social media

What did Cindi Baker receive when she arrived at the competition?

• A trophy

• A map

• A medal

• A publication