SVEA Basics
What does SVEA stand for?
Student Virginia Education Association
What grade levels does elementary education at ODU cover?
PreK-6th
What is the person in charge of a school called?
Principal
What sense do we use the most when learning in a classroom?
Sight (vision).
How many continents are there in the world?
Seven
What is the mission of SVEA?
To support and empower future educators.
What is the name of the test most teachers must pass to become licensed in Virginia?
The Praxis exam.
What is the typical break students get in the middle of the school year?
Winter break
What is the primary tool used by teachers to write on a classroom whiteboard?
Dry-erase marker.
What planet is known as the Red Planet?
Mars.
How much does it cost to join the national chapter (NEA)?
$30
What does STEM stand for?
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.
What is the special event at the end of the school year celebrating students' completion of their grade?
Graduation (or promotion ceremony).
What is the largest organ in the human body, often studied in biology?
Skin
What is the longest river in the world?
The Nile River
Who is the current president of SVEA?
Julatte
What federal law requires schools to provide equal opportunities for students with disabilities?
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
What time of year do most schools start their academic year?
Fall (or August/September).
What was the first country to establish a formal school system?
Ancient Greece.
What is the only letter not found in any U.S. state name?
The letter Q.
Name two events that SVEA organizes or participates in each year.
Reading Across America Day and Paint the Crown.
What teaching method emphasizes learning through hands-on activities and real-world experiences?
Project-Based Learning (PBL).
What is the name of the event where students receive awards for academic achievements?
Awards assembly (or honors ceremony).
What famous scientist developed the theory of relativity, commonly studied in high school physics?
Albert Einstein.
How many bones are there in the adult human body?
206