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WGU D630 – Designing Curriculum and Instruction 1
Task 3 |Passed on First Attempt |Latest Update with
Complete Solution
Task 3: Evaluates Curriculum Alignment
Erin Meier
Master of Science, Curriculum and Instruction, WGU
D630 – Designing Curriculum and Instruction 1
July 5, 2025
A. Vertical Alignment
A1. Describing Curriculum
Current grade: Grade 4
Concept or unit of instruction: Writing – Research to build and Present Knowledge
3rd grade standard: W.3.7 Conduct short research projects that build knowledge about a topic.
4th grade standard: W.4.7 Conduct short research projects that build knowledge by investigating
different aspects of a topic.
5th grade standard: W.5.7 Conduct short research projects that use several sources to build
knowledge through investigation of different aspects of a topic.
A2. Learning Progression
The learning progression across the three grades is designed for students to be able to conduct
short research projects regarding a specific topic, with increased difficulty in following the
guidelines of what students will need to complete. In third grade, students are asked to research a
topic. No guidelines are noted on the topic, what material needs to be investigated, or what kinds
of sources must be used. Students researching different aspects have been added as you enter the
fourth-grade standard. This extension on the standard requires students not only to look at a
broad topic, but to look specifically at different aspects that make up the topic. In fifth grade,
students are conducting short research projects, but they now seem to be using a variety of
sources in order to research the different aspects of the chosen topic. This requires more ability
to use information from sources such as books, websites, articles, etc.
WGU D630 – Designing Curriculum and Instruction 1
Task 3 |Passed on First Attempt |Latest Update with
Complete Solution
Task 3: Evaluates Curriculum Alignment
Erin Meier
Master of Science, Curriculum and Instruction, WGU
D630 – Designing Curriculum and Instruction 1
July 5, 2025
A. Vertical Alignment
A1. Describing Curriculum
Current grade: Grade 4
Concept or unit of instruction: Writing – Research to build and Present Knowledge
3rd grade standard: W.3.7 Conduct short research projects that build knowledge about a topic.
4th grade standard: W.4.7 Conduct short research projects that build knowledge by investigating
different aspects of a topic.
5th grade standard: W.5.7 Conduct short research projects that use several sources to build
knowledge through investigation of different aspects of a topic.
A2. Learning Progression
The learning progression across the three grades is designed for students to be able to conduct
short research projects regarding a specific topic, with increased difficulty in following the
guidelines of what students will need to complete. In third grade, students are asked to research a
topic. No guidelines are noted on the topic, what material needs to be investigated, or what kinds
of sources must be used. Students researching different aspects have been added as you enter the
fourth-grade standard. This extension on the standard requires students not only to look at a
broad topic, but to look specifically at different aspects that make up the topic. In fifth grade,
students are conducting short research projects, but they now seem to be using a variety of
sources in order to research the different aspects of the chosen topic. This requires more ability
to use information from sources such as books, websites, articles, etc.
