2019-2020 BVA THEMATIC UNITS
Third
Fourth
8 Weeks How do citizens create change through laws and government?
10 Weeks How do people in different regions of the world respond to change in their climate and environment?
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10 Weeks Is space exploration ethical?
8 Weeks How is our community strengthened by our diversity?
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10 Weeks How can we analyze sources of information about physical, human and political geography to interpret change over time?
UPPER SCHOOL UNITS
Fifth
Sixth
Seventh
Science
Seventh
Humanities
Eighth
Science
Eighth
Humanities
How us our identity shaped by our community?
How do privilege and power impact the lessons told about history?
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What is the purpose of matter and its properties in the universe?
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10 Weeks How do the geographical, political, religious and social structures of Ancient Greece compare to those of Ancient Rome?
6 Weeks How can the engineering design process be applied to help find solutions to real-world problems?
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8 Weeks Why is my health important and how do my choices impact it?
10 Weeks How does the distribution of Earth's resources affect the biodiversity of populations in various ecosystems around the world?
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10 Weeks How can humans utilize the power of ocean waves and electromagnetic force to create an alternative energy solution?
11 Weeks What patterns and relationships provide evidence of evolution?
8 Weeks Why do communities seek revolution?
9 Weeks What are the underlying principles that guide nation building and development?
10 Weeks How do different systems of reform impact the development of communities? Why do systems need reform and how do communities approach the task of reforming them?
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Kindergarten
First
Second
What does it mean to be a mindful member of the BVA community?
How do we keep our bodies healthy?
How do plants and animals change, grow, and survive in their enviroments?
What are the different types of weather and how does it affect us?
How do forces affect the direction and speed of objects?
8 Weeks What are our rights and responsibilities in our classroom, school, and local community?
8 Weeks How do light and sound travel and how do we use them to communicate?
7 weeks How has our society adapted to meet our needs over time?
8 Weeks How does recognizing and honoring the many cultures in our diverse community make us stronger?
9 Weeks How do different events cause the shape of land to change?
8 Weeks How do plants and insects work together to survive in a diverse habitat?
7 weeks How can we as engineers, build an outdoor learning space for our school?
6 Weeks How do our actions as producers and consumers affect the world around us?