Download Ethiopian new Curriculum grade 1 environmental science Student Textbook PDF

Writers

The textbook is authored by a team of educators with expertise in environmental science.

• Fikru Chernet Kibret
• Ergoye Misganaw Dle
• Amdebirhan Abebe Chere
• Amanuuel Hayle Hadero
• Simeeneh Desaleu Bogale

Publisher

Published by the Ministry of Education of Ethiopia.

Country of Origin

Ethiopia: The content is tailored to the Ethiopian context

Pages

The textbook contains 122 pages, organized into several units that cover a range of environmental topics.

Total Units

The textbook includes 5 units, each focusing on different aspects of environmental science.

Curriculum

The textbook follows the Ethiopian new curriculum, aiming to enhance students' understanding of environmental science in line with educational goals for primary education.

File Size

The digital file size of the textbook is 22 MB, available in PDF format

The primary objectives of the textbook include:

• Environmental Awareness: Teaching students about their surroundings and the importance of protecting nature.
• Basic Science Concepts: Introducing fundamental concepts related to living and non-living things, ecosystems, and environmental conservation.
• Practical Skills: Encouraging students to engage in activities that promote environmental stewardship.

The New Curriculum Grade 1 Environmental Science textbook has 5 chapters they are:-

• Chapter 1: የአካባቢያችን መገኛ The Location of Our Environment
• Chapter 2: ሳይንስን መገንዘብ (Understanding Science)
• Chapter 3: ተፈጥሮአዊ አካባቢ (The Natural Environment)
• Chapter 4: ማኅበራዊ አካባቢ (The Social Environment)
• Chapter 5: ድንበር ተሻጋሪ ጉዳዮች (Trans-boundary Issues)

Chapters breakdown

Chapter 1 – The Location of Our Environment (የአካባቢያችን መገኛ)

• Learn the concept of existence and surroundings.
• Differentiate directions: right, left, front, back.
• Describe how places are located in relation to each other.
• Identify service areas in the school and their positions.
• Compare school, housing, and neighborhood.
• Create a simple school landscape map.

Chapter 2 – Understanding Science (ሳይንስን መገንዘብ)

• Name external body parts.
• Identify sensory organs and their uses.
• Understand relationships between sensory organs.
• Practice good personal hygiene.
• Learn about light and darkness.

Chapter 3 – The Natural Environment (ተፈጥሮአዊ አካባቢ)

• Describe seasons, day, and night.
• Recognize rainbows and floods as natural phenomena.
• Distinguish between living and non-living things.
• Identify characteristics of living things.
• Classify animals by body covering, movement, and legs.
• Explain the role of farm animals.
• Practice cleanliness using household cleaning tools.

Chapter 4 – The Social Environment (ማኅበራዊ አካባቢ)

• Classify plants by their features.
• List family members and explain their rights and responsibilities.
• Understand basic family needs.
• Explore school grounds and build peer relationships.
• Engage in activities that promote cooperation.
• Learn safety measures in and around school through drawings.

Chapter 5 – Trans-Boundary Issues (ድንበር ተሻጋሪ ጉዳዮች)

• Understand and follow traffic rules.
• Learn about HIV/AIDS and its impact on health.
• Show care, love, and compassion to children living with HIV.