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Grade 4 - God Led His People
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GRADE_04_CURRICULUM.md
SydTek Scholars Canon
Grade-Level Curriculum Framework
Chunk 42 of 50
Status: Draft
Grade Level: Grade 4
Owner: President / Academic Director
Version: 1.0
LOCKED RULE:
Spanish is required in every grade-level curriculum.
GRADE LEVEL
Grade 4
GRADE THEME
God Led His People
COVENANT BOOK
Book Title:
God Led His People
Purpose:
Teach students that God leads His people through
instruction, courage, memory, obedience, worship,
wisdom, and community responsibility.
Major Themes:
Leadership
Guidance
Courage
Memory
Obedience
Worship
Community
Wisdom
Connection To Covenant Arc:
God made a covenant.
God leads His covenant people.
Leadership requires listening, remembering,
and obeying what is true.
REQUIRED BOOKS
- God Led His People
Covenant Studies - Readers of the Promise: Grade 4
Reading / Literacy - Essays of the Promise: Grade 4
Writing - Covenant Numbers: Grade 4
Mathematics - God Made Matter, Motion, and Life
Science - People, Nations, and Leadership
Social Studies - Mi Biblia y Español: Grade 4
Spanish Language Foundations - Little Builders: AI Research and Digital Wisdom
AI / Digital Literacy - My Grade 4 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 4 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:
God leads His people.
God gives wisdom and instruction.
Leadership requires obedience.
Memory helps people remain faithful.
Courage is needed when following truth.
Worship reminds people who leads them.
Reading
Read grade-level literature and informational texts.
Identify theme and main idea.
Summarize chapters or sections.
Use context clues for vocabulary.
Compare characters and events.
Identify author purpose.
Support answers with text evidence.
Writing
Write multi-paragraph responses.
Use topic sentences and supporting evidence.
Write narratives with clear sequence.
Write explanatory paragraphs.
Revise and edit writing.
Use transition words.
Write leadership-themed reflections.
Mathematics
Multiply multi-digit numbers.
Divide with remainders.
Add and subtract fractions with like denominators.
Compare fractions.
Understand decimals.
Solve multi-step word problems.
Measure angles.
Interpret data and line plots.
Science
Describe matter and its properties.
Understand force and motion.
Explain energy transfer basics.
Study plant and animal structures.
Understand ecosystems.
Record observations and simple experiments.
Use evidence to explain patterns.
Social Studies
Understand leadership in communities.
Identify local, state, and national structures.
Read maps and timelines.
Compare cultures and regions.
Explain rights and responsibilities.
Describe how rules and laws guide communities.
Connect leadership to service.
Spanish
Use greetings and introductions with confidence.
Count 1-100 in Spanish.
Use family, school, community, and leadership vocabulary.
Read short Spanish sentences.
Answer simple questions orally.
Write simple Spanish words and phrases.
Use Bible vocabulary in Spanish.
Describe self, family, and community in Spanish.
Spanish Vocabulary Targets
Dios
Jesús
Biblia
Pacto
Promesa
Liderazgo
Sabiduría
Obediencia
Pueblo
Familia
Comunidad
Escuela
Maestro
Estudiante
Cien
Rojo
Azul
Verde
Amarillo
Blanco
Negro
Grande
Pequeño
Bueno
AI / Digital Literacy
Use AI tools only with adult guidance.
Understand prompts and responses.
Check AI answers against trusted sources.
Protect private information.
Practice respectful digital communication.
Use technology for research and creation.
Identify misinformation at a basic level.
Art
Create art connected to leadership and memory.
Use color, line, shape, pattern, and texture.
Explain artistic choices.
Create portfolio-ready visual work.
Music
Sing songs connected to memory and worship.
Recognize rhythm, tempo, and melody.
Participate in group music.
Use Spanish vocabulary in songs.
Health / Wellness
Practice healthy routines.
Understand nutrition and exercise.
Identify emotions and self-control strategies.
Practice safe movement.
Understand rest and focus.
Ask trusted adults for help.
Service Learning
Serve a family or community need.
Create a leadership kindness project.
Help younger students or siblings.
Write a thank-you letter.
Pray for leaders and helpers.
Reflect on service and responsibility.
ASSESSMENT MODEL
Parent Observation
Reading Check
Writing Sample
Math Check
Science Experiment Review
Social Studies Activity
Spanish Vocabulary Recognition
Spanish Oral Practice
Spanish Reading Practice
Digital Research Check
Portfolio Review
Faculty Review
End-of-Year Progress Summary
PORTFOLIO EVIDENCE
Reading Response With Text Evidence
Multi-Paragraph Writing Sample
Math Problem Set
Science Experiment Page
Leadership / Community Project
Spanish Vocabulary Sheet
Spanish Oral Recording
Spanish Sentence Reading Sample
Digital Research Reflection
Covenant Leadership 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 5.
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-04/
README.md
grade_04_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_04_CURRICULUM.md SydTek Scholars Canon Grade-Level Curriculum Framework Chunk 42 of 50 Status: Draft Grade Level: Grade 4 Owner: President / Academic Director Version: 1.0 LOCKED RULE: Spanish is required in every grade-level curriculum. ⸻ GRADE LEVEL Grade 4 ⸻ GRADE THEME God Led His People ⸻ COVENANT BOOK Book Title: God Led His People Purpose: Teach students that God leads His people through instruction, courage, memory, obedience, worship, wisdom, and community responsibility. Major Themes: Leadership Guidance Courage Memory Obedience Worship Community Wisdom Connection To Covenant Arc: God made a covenant. God leads His covenant people. Leadership requires listening, remembering, and obeying what is true. ⸻ REQUIRED BOOKS 1. God Led His People Covenant Studies 2. Readers of the Promise: Grade 4 Reading / Literacy 3. Essays of the Promise: Grade 4 Writing 4. Covenant Numbers: Grade 4 Mathematics 5. God Made Matter, Motion, and Life Science 6. People, Nations, and Leadership Social Studies 7. Mi Biblia y Español: Grade 4 Spanish Language Foundations 8. Little Builders: AI Research and Digital Wisdom AI / Digital Literacy 9. My Grade 4 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 4 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: God leads His people. God gives wisdom and instruction. Leadership requires obedience. Memory helps people remain faithful. Courage is needed when following truth. Worship reminds people who leads them. Reading Read grade-level literature and informational texts. Identify theme and main idea. Summarize chapters or sections. Use context clues for vocabulary. Compare characters and events. Identify author purpose. Support answers with text evidence. Writing Write multi-paragraph responses. Use topic sentences and supporting evidence. Write narratives with clear sequence. Write explanatory paragraphs. Revise and edit writing. Use transition words. Write leadership-themed reflections. Mathematics Multiply multi-digit numbers. Divide with remainders. Add and subtract fractions with like denominators. Compare fractions. Understand decimals. Solve multi-step word problems. Measure angles. Interpret data and line plots. Science Describe matter and its properties. Understand force and motion. Explain energy transfer basics. Study plant and animal structures. Understand ecosystems. Record observations and simple experiments. Use evidence to explain patterns. Social Studies Understand leadership in communities. Identify local, state, and national structures. Read maps and timelines. Compare cultures and regions. Explain rights and responsibilities. Describe how rules and laws guide communities. Connect leadership to service. Spanish Use greetings and introductions with confidence. Count 1-100 in Spanish. Use family, school, community, and leadership vocabulary. Read short Spanish sentences. Answer simple questions orally. Write simple Spanish words and phrases. Use Bible vocabulary in Spanish. Describe self, family, and community in Spanish. Spanish Vocabulary Targets Dios Jesús Biblia Pacto Promesa Liderazgo Sabiduría Obediencia Pueblo Familia Comunidad Escuela Maestro Estudiante Cien Rojo Azul Verde Amarillo Blanco Negro Grande Pequeño Bueno AI / Digital Literacy Use AI tools only with adult guidance. Understand prompts and responses. Check AI answers against trusted sources. Protect private information. Practice respectful digital communication. Use technology for research and creation. Identify misinformation at a basic level. Art Create art connected to leadership and memory. Use color, line, shape, pattern, and texture. Explain artistic choices. Create portfolio-ready visual work. Music Sing songs connected to memory and worship. Recognize rhythm, tempo, and melody. Participate in group music. Use Spanish vocabulary in songs. Health / Wellness Practice healthy routines. Understand nutrition and exercise. Identify emotions and self-control strategies. Practice safe movement. Understand rest and focus. Ask trusted adults for help. Service Learning Serve a family or community need. Create a leadership kindness project. Help younger students or siblings. Write a thank-you letter. Pray for leaders and helpers. Reflect on service and responsibility. ⸻ ASSESSMENT MODEL Parent Observation Reading Check Writing Sample Math Check Science Experiment Review Social Studies Activity Spanish Vocabulary Recognition Spanish Oral Practice Spanish Reading Practice Digital Research Check Portfolio Review Faculty Review End-of-Year Progress Summary ⸻ PORTFOLIO EVIDENCE Reading Response With Text Evidence Multi-Paragraph Writing Sample Math Problem Set Science Experiment Page Leadership / Community Project Spanish Vocabulary Sheet Spanish Oral Recording Spanish Sentence Reading Sample Digital Research Reflection Covenant Leadership 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 5. ⸻ 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-04/ README.md grade_04_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