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Grade 3 - God Made A Covenant
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GRADE_03_CURRICULUM.md
SydTek Scholars Canon
Grade-Level Curriculum Framework
Chunk 41 of 50
Status: Draft
Grade Level: Grade 3
Owner: President / Academic Director
Version: 1.0
LOCKED RULE:
Spanish is required in every grade-level curriculum.
GRADE LEVEL
Grade 3
GRADE THEME
God Made A Covenant
COVENANT BOOK
Book Title:
God Made A Covenant
Purpose:
Teach students that covenant means sacred promise,
relationship, responsibility, faithfulness, and trust.
Major Themes:
Covenant
Promise
Obedience
Faithfulness
Relationship
Responsibility
Trust
Worship
Connection To Covenant Arc:
God made everything.
God made me.
God made families.
God made promises.
God made a covenant.
REQUIRED BOOKS
- God Made A Covenant
Covenant Studies - Readers of the Promise: Grade 3
Reading / Literacy - Essays of the Promise: Grade 3
Writing - Covenant Numbers: Grade 3
Mathematics - God Made Systems: Earth, Life, and Order
Science - People, Places, and Covenant Communities
Social Studies - Mi Biblia y Español: Grade 3
Spanish Language Foundations - Little Builders: AI Questions and Digital Wisdom
AI / Digital Literacy - My Grade 3 Portfolio
Portfolio Workbook
REQUIRED SUBJECTS
Bible / Covenant Studies
Reading
Writing
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
Spanish
AI / Digital Literacy
Art
Music
Health / Wellness
Service Learning
Portfolio
ANNUAL SEAT-TIME MODEL
Total Grade 3 Learning Hours
945
Bible / Covenant Studies 90
Reading 180
Writing 90
Mathematics 135
Science 90
Social Studies 60
Spanish 45
AI / Digital Literacy 45
Art 45
Music 45
Health / Wellness 60
Service Learning 20
Portfolio Review 40
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Bible / Covenant Studies
Student can explain:
A covenant is a sacred promise.
God is faithful.
Covenant includes relationship and responsibility.
Obedience is connected to trust.
Families can live faithfully together.
God’s promises shape how people live.
Reading
Read grade-level stories and informational texts.
Identify main idea and supporting details.
Describe characters, setting, and plot.
Summarize short passages.
Use context clues.
Compare two texts on the same topic.
Read aloud with accuracy and expression.
Writing
Write organized paragraphs.
Use topic sentences and supporting details.
Write short essays.
Write narratives with beginning, middle, and end.
Use correct capitalization and punctuation.
Revise writing after feedback.
Write covenant-themed reflections.
Mathematics
Multiply within 100.
Divide within 100.
Understand place value to thousands.
Solve multi-step word problems.
Understand fractions as parts of a whole.
Measure time, length, mass, and volume.
Interpret simple graphs.
Understand area and perimeter foundations.
Science
Describe plant and animal life cycles.
Identify ecosystems.
Understand weather and climate basics.
Describe forces and motion.
Observe patterns in nature.
Record observations in a science journal.
Explain that systems have order and purpose.
Social Studies
Read maps and globes.
Identify communities and regions.
Understand civic responsibility.
Describe leaders and laws.
Compare past and present communities.
Explain how shared rules support community life.
Connect covenant responsibility to citizenship.
Spanish
Use greetings and introductions.
Count 1-50 in Spanish.
Use family, school, and community vocabulary.
Read simple Spanish sentences.
Answer simple oral questions.
Use Bible vocabulary in Spanish.
Sing or recite short Spanish memory passages.
Describe family and community in Spanish.
Spanish Vocabulary Targets
Dios
Jesús
Biblia
Pacto
Promesa
Familia
Comunidad
Escuela
Maestro
Estudiante
Amor
Fe
Verdad
Obediencia
Gracias
Por favor
Cincuenta
Rojo
Azul
Verde
Amarillo
Blanco
Negro
AI / Digital Literacy
Understand that AI tools respond to prompts.
Ask clear questions with adult guidance.
Know that AI answers must be checked.
Identify safe and unsafe online behavior.
Protect private information.
Use technology for learning, not distraction.
Practice respectful digital communication.
Art
Create art connected to covenant stories.
Use color, line, shape, and pattern.
Explain artistic choices.
Create portfolio-ready visual work.
Music
Sing songs connected to memory and worship.
Recognize rhythm, repetition, and melody.
Participate in group music.
Use Spanish vocabulary in songs.
Health / Wellness
Understand hygiene.
Identify healthy habits.
Understand emotions and self-control.
Practice safe movement.
Describe rest, nutrition, and exercise.
Ask trusted adults for help.
Service Learning
Serve a family member.
Help with a community task.
Create a kindness project.
Write a thank-you note.
Pray for someone.
Reflect on responsibility.
ASSESSMENT MODEL
Parent Observation
Reading Check
Writing Sample
Math Check
Science Journal Review
Social Studies Activity
Spanish Vocabulary Recognition
Spanish Oral Practice
Spanish Reading Practice
Digital Safety Check
Portfolio Review
Faculty Review
End-of-Year Progress Summary
PORTFOLIO EVIDENCE
Reading Comprehension Sample
Paragraph / Essay Sample
Math Problem Set
Science Journal Page
Map Or Community Project
Spanish Vocabulary Sheet
Spanish Oral Recording
Spanish Sentence Reading Sample
Covenant Reflection
Digital Wisdom Reflection
Service Learning Evidence
End-of-Year Portfolio Page
COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS
Complete 70% or more of required activities.
Submit portfolio evidence.
Complete parent verification.
Complete Spanish vocabulary check.
Complete Spanish oral practice.
Complete faculty review.
Complete end-of-year progress review.
Demonstrate readiness for Grade 4.
ACCREDITATION ALIGNMENT
Cognia Standard 2
Learning Capacity
Evidence Produced:
Grade-Level Curriculum
Learning Outcomes
Instructional Materials
Student Work
Portfolio Evidence
Parent Verification
Assessment Results
Seat-Time Records
World Language Evidence
Progress Review
EVIDENCE FOLDER
/courses/grade-03/
README.md
grade_03_curriculum.md
books_needed.md
seat_time_map.md
learning_outcomes.md
portfolio_checklist.md
assessment_plan.md
completion_requirements.md
spanish_language_foundations.md
COMPLETION CHECKLIST
[ ] Covenant Book Drafted
[ ] Reading Book Drafted
[ ] Writing Book Drafted
[ ] Math Book Drafted
[ ] Science Book Drafted
[ ] Social Studies Book Drafted
[ ] Spanish Book Drafted
[ ] AI / Digital Literacy Book Drafted
[ ] Portfolio Workbook Drafted
[ ] Seat-Time Map Approved
[ ] Spanish Outcomes Approved
[ ] Portfolio Checklist Approved
[ ] Assessment Plan Approved
[ ] Completion Requirements Approved
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GRADE_03_CURRICULUM.md SydTek Scholars Canon Grade-Level Curriculum Framework Chunk 41 of 50 Status: Draft Grade Level: Grade 3 Owner: President / Academic Director Version: 1.0 LOCKED RULE: Spanish is required in every grade-level curriculum. ⸻ GRADE LEVEL Grade 3 ⸻ GRADE THEME God Made A Covenant ⸻ COVENANT BOOK Book Title: God Made A Covenant Purpose: Teach students that covenant means sacred promise, relationship, responsibility, faithfulness, and trust. Major Themes: Covenant Promise Obedience Faithfulness Relationship Responsibility Trust Worship Connection To Covenant Arc: God made everything. God made me. God made families. God made promises. God made a covenant. ⸻ REQUIRED BOOKS 1. God Made A Covenant Covenant Studies 2. Readers of the Promise: Grade 3 Reading / Literacy 3. Essays of the Promise: Grade 3 Writing 4. Covenant Numbers: Grade 3 Mathematics 5. God Made Systems: Earth, Life, and Order Science 6. People, Places, and Covenant Communities Social Studies 7. Mi Biblia y Español: Grade 3 Spanish Language Foundations 8. Little Builders: AI Questions and Digital Wisdom AI / Digital Literacy 9. My Grade 3 Portfolio Portfolio Workbook ⸻ REQUIRED SUBJECTS Bible / Covenant Studies Reading Writing Mathematics Science Social Studies Spanish AI / Digital Literacy Art Music Health / Wellness Service Learning Portfolio ⸻ ANNUAL SEAT-TIME MODEL Total Grade 3 Learning Hours 945 Bible / Covenant Studies 90 Reading 180 Writing 90 Mathematics 135 Science 90 Social Studies 60 Spanish 45 AI / Digital Literacy 45 Art 45 Music 45 Health / Wellness 60 Service Learning 20 Portfolio Review 40 ⸻ LEARNING OUTCOMES Bible / Covenant Studies Student can explain: A covenant is a sacred promise. God is faithful. Covenant includes relationship and responsibility. Obedience is connected to trust. Families can live faithfully together. God’s promises shape how people live. Reading Read grade-level stories and informational texts. Identify main idea and supporting details. Describe characters, setting, and plot. Summarize short passages. Use context clues. Compare two texts on the same topic. Read aloud with accuracy and expression. Writing Write organized paragraphs. Use topic sentences and supporting details. Write short essays. Write narratives with beginning, middle, and end. Use correct capitalization and punctuation. Revise writing after feedback. Write covenant-themed reflections. Mathematics Multiply within 100. Divide within 100. Understand place value to thousands. Solve multi-step word problems. Understand fractions as parts of a whole. Measure time, length, mass, and volume. Interpret simple graphs. Understand area and perimeter foundations. Science Describe plant and animal life cycles. Identify ecosystems. Understand weather and climate basics. Describe forces and motion. Observe patterns in nature. Record observations in a science journal. Explain that systems have order and purpose. Social Studies Read maps and globes. Identify communities and regions. Understand civic responsibility. Describe leaders and laws. Compare past and present communities. Explain how shared rules support community life. Connect covenant responsibility to citizenship. Spanish Use greetings and introductions. Count 1-50 in Spanish. Use family, school, and community vocabulary. Read simple Spanish sentences. Answer simple oral questions. Use Bible vocabulary in Spanish. Sing or recite short Spanish memory passages. Describe family and community in Spanish. Spanish Vocabulary Targets Dios Jesús Biblia Pacto Promesa Familia Comunidad Escuela Maestro Estudiante Amor Fe Verdad Obediencia Gracias Por favor Cincuenta Rojo Azul Verde Amarillo Blanco Negro AI / Digital Literacy Understand that AI tools respond to prompts. Ask clear questions with adult guidance. Know that AI answers must be checked. Identify safe and unsafe online behavior. Protect private information. Use technology for learning, not distraction. Practice respectful digital communication. Art Create art connected to covenant stories. Use color, line, shape, and pattern. Explain artistic choices. Create portfolio-ready visual work. Music Sing songs connected to memory and worship. Recognize rhythm, repetition, and melody. Participate in group music. Use Spanish vocabulary in songs. Health / Wellness Understand hygiene. Identify healthy habits. Understand emotions and self-control. Practice safe movement. Describe rest, nutrition, and exercise. Ask trusted adults for help. Service Learning Serve a family member. Help with a community task. Create a kindness project. Write a thank-you note. Pray for someone. Reflect on responsibility. ⸻ ASSESSMENT MODEL Parent Observation Reading Check Writing Sample Math Check Science Journal Review Social Studies Activity Spanish Vocabulary Recognition Spanish Oral Practice Spanish Reading Practice Digital Safety Check Portfolio Review Faculty Review End-of-Year Progress Summary ⸻ PORTFOLIO EVIDENCE Reading Comprehension Sample Paragraph / Essay Sample Math Problem Set Science Journal Page Map Or Community Project Spanish Vocabulary Sheet Spanish Oral Recording Spanish Sentence Reading Sample Covenant Reflection Digital Wisdom Reflection Service Learning Evidence End-of-Year Portfolio Page ⸻ COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS Complete 70% or more of required activities. Submit portfolio evidence. Complete parent verification. Complete Spanish vocabulary check. Complete Spanish oral practice. Complete faculty review. Complete end-of-year progress review. Demonstrate readiness for Grade 4. ⸻ ACCREDITATION ALIGNMENT Cognia Standard 2 Learning Capacity Evidence Produced: Grade-Level Curriculum Learning Outcomes Instructional Materials Student Work Portfolio Evidence Parent Verification Assessment Results Seat-Time Records World Language Evidence Progress Review ⸻ EVIDENCE FOLDER /courses/grade-03/ README.md grade_03_curriculum.md books_needed.md seat_time_map.md learning_outcomes.md portfolio_checklist.md assessment_plan.md completion_requirements.md spanish_language_foundations.md ⸻ COMPLETION CHECKLIST [ ] Covenant Book Drafted [ ] Reading Book Drafted [ ] Writing Book Drafted [ ] Math Book Drafted [ ] Science Book Drafted [ ] Social Studies Book Drafted [ ] Spanish Book Drafted [ ] AI / Digital Literacy Book Drafted [ ] Portfolio Workbook Drafted [ ] Seat-Time Map Approved [ ] Spanish Outcomes Approved [ ] Portfolio Checklist Approved [ ] Assessment Plan Approved [ ] Completion Requirements Approved