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2019-2020 BVA THEMATIC UNITS
Third
Fourth
Changemakers
8 Weeks
How do citizens create change through laws and government?
Climate
10 Weeks
How do people in different regions of the world respond to change in their climate and environment?
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May the Force Be With You
10 Weeks
Is space exploration ethical?
Strengthening Our Communities
8 Weeks
How is our community strengthened by our diversity?
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Earth's Changing Surface
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
Community Building and Organizing
How us our identity shaped by our community?
Exploration or Colonization?
How do privilege and power impact the lessons told about history?
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Matter
What is the purpose of matter and its properties in the universe?
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Greece and Rome
10 Weeks
How do the geographical, political, religious and social structures of Ancient Greece compare to those of Ancient Rome?
Design Thinking
6 Weeks
How can the engineering design process be applied to help find solutions to real-world problems?
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Health & Wellness
8 Weeks
Why is my health important and how do my choices impact it?
Earth's Resources
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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Waves & Technology
10 Weeks
How can humans utilize the power of ocean waves and electromagnetic force to create an alternative energy solution?
Evolution from Big to Small Genetics
11 Weeks
What patterns and relationships provide evidence of evolution?
Revolution
8 Weeks
Why do communities seek revolution?
A New Nation
9 Weeks
What are the underlying principles that guide nation building and development?
Education
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
Community
What does it mean to be a mindful member of the BVA community?
Healthy Bodies
How do we keep our bodies healthy?
Plants & Animals
How do plants and animals change, grow, and survive in their enviroments?
Weather
What are the different types of weather and how does it affect us?
Motion & Stability
How do forces affect the direction and speed of objects?
Our Community Connection
8 Weeks
What are our rights and responsibilities in our classroom, school, and local community?
Stunning Science: Light and Sounds
8 Weeks
How do light and sound travel and how do we use them to communicate?
Adventures In Time
7 weeks
How has our society adapted to meet our needs over time?
Community of Cultures
8 Weeks
How does recognizing and honoring the many cultures in our diverse community make us stronger?
Changing Planet
9 Weeks
How do different events cause the shape of land to change?
What's all the Buzz About?
8 Weeks
How do plants and insects work together to survive in a diverse habitat?
Tinker Time
7 weeks
How can we as engineers, build an outdoor learning space for our school?
Producers and Consumers
6 Weeks
How do our actions as producers and consumers affect the world around us?
