God's Great Covenant from Classical Academic Press is
a chronological Bible curriculum that uses stories from Scripture to reveal
God's faithfulness to elementary students. Divided into four titles (two for
the Old Testament and two for the New Testament), each course provides a
one-year study of the Bible from a Christian perspective using the NIV.
The program is engaging and flexible for family use with
teacher notes and answers provided.
Key Curriculum Features:
Chronological
study of the Old and New Testaments through Bible stories
Focus
on God's faithfulness and redemptive plan
Interactive
lessons with discussion, activities, and review
Memory
work, vocabulary, and application to build biblical literacy
Supplements
for audio, visuals, and enrichment (Timeline/Map Sets, MP3 Audio, etc.)
Program Components:
Student
Book: Consumable, non-reproducible book with readings, activities, and
exercises
Teacher’s
Edition: Detailed notes, answers, teaching guidance, and support
Optional
Supplements: MP3 Audio Files (full text readings), Timeline and Map
Sets (with events, images, and blank timeline for student use), and Old Testament Video Teaching
Important Notes:
Each
course is one year long and designed for elementary grades.
Supplements
like the Timeline and Map Sets enhance the study with visual and hands-on
elements.
Audio
Storybook option provides over 15 hours of narrative for younger children.
God's Great Covenant stands out for its faithful
retelling of Scripture and focus on God's redemptive story. It is a good choice for
Christian homeschool families seeking a chronological, engaging Bible
curriculum for elementary students that builds knowledge and faith.
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Teaching Method
Traditional
Teacher-centered curriculum commonly used in classrooms that may include a text, teacher manual, tests, etc.
Charlotte Mason
A methodology based on the work of a 19th century educator who maintained that children learn best from literature (Living Books), not textbooks.
Classical
A methodology based on the Latin Trivium (three stages of learning), including the grammar stage (memorization and facts), logic stage (critical thinking), and rhetoric stage (developing/defending ideas).
Unit Study
A thematic or topical approach centered around one topic that integrates multiple subject areas.
Montessori (Discovery)
A methodology based on the work of a 20th century educator that emphasizes student and sensory-driven discovery learning and real-life applications.
Other
Other methodologies
Religious Content
Secular
Contains content contrary to common Christian beliefs (i.e. evolution).
Neutral
Avoids religious or theoretical topics or presents multiple viewpoints without preference.
Christian/Religious
Faith-based or including instructional religious content.
Learning Modality
Auditory
Learns through listening, talking out loud or reading out loud.
Visual
Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
Learns through moving, doing and touching.
Multi-Sensory
Curriculum that employ a variety of activities/components.
Presentation
Sequential
Curriculum progresses through well-defined learning objectives. Emphasizes mastery before moving to the next topic.
Spiral
Topics and concepts are repeated from level to level, adding more depth at each pass and connecting with review.
Conceptual/Topical
Focus is on the “why,” often with a unifying concept as well as specific skills; coverage may be broader.
Teacher Involvement
Low Teacher Involvement
Student-led materials; parent acts as a facilitator.
Medium Teacher Involvement
A mix of teacher-led time and independent student work.
High Teacher Involvement
Teacher-led lessons; may utilize discussions, hands-on activities and working together.
Additional Materials Required
No other materials needed
Everything you need is included.
Other Materials Required
There are additional required resources that are a separate purchase.
Other Materials Optional
There are additional resources mentioned or recommended but are not absolutely necessary.
