Download Ethiopian new Curriculum grade 6 environmental science Student Textbook PDF

Writers

The textbook is Prepared by:

• Teshager Belhu
• Sindew Mustafa
• Keflayalew Nura
• Haile Michael Wonde

Publisher

Published by Ministry of Education of Ethiopia & Addis Ababa City Administration Education Bureau.

Country of Origin

Ethiopia: The content is tailored to the Ethiopian context.

Pages

The textbook contains 170 pages, organized into several units that cover a range of topics.

Total Units

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

Curriculum

The textbook follows the Ethiopian New Curriculum

File Size

The digital file size of the textbook is 24 MB, available in PDF format

This Textbook contains 5 chapters

• ምዕራፍ 1: የምሥራቅ አፍሪካ መገኛ
• ምዕራፍ 2: ሳይንስን መገንዘብ
• ምዕራፍ 3: ተፈጥሮአዊ አካባቢ
• ምዕራፍ 4: ማኅበራዊ አካባቢ
• ምዕራፍ 5: ድንበር ተሻጋሪ ጉዳዮች

Chapter 1 - The Origin of Eastern Africa: This chapter introduces the geographic location of Eastern Africa, its neighboring countries, and major water bodies. It also covers map reading skills and the use of Google Earth.

Chapter 2 - Understanding Science: This chapter explores various scientific concepts relevant to the environment, including the circulatory system, digestion, the human skeletal system, mixtures, force and its applications, and simple machines.

Chapter 3 - The Natural Environment: This chapter focuses on the climate zones, natural resources, soil types, and water resources of Eastern Africa.

Chapter 4 - The Social Environment: This chapter examines the countries of Eastern Africa, their population dynamics, the ancient civilizations of Nubia and Aksum, cultural heritage sites, the tourism industry, and major economic activities in the region.

Chapter 5 - Cross-Border Issues: This chapter addresses transboundary issues such as HIV/AIDS in Ethiopia, the use of harmful chemicals and inappropriate medication, harmful cultural practices in the local community, and drought and famine.

Students Will Gain Understanding in:

• Geographic and Physical Understanding: Students will understand the geographic location and physical features of Eastern Africa, including its diverse landscapes, such as deserts, savannas, mountains, and water bodies.
• Natural Resources and Climate: Students will gain knowledge about the natural resources, climate, and environmental characteristics of the region, including the role of agriculture, mining, and energy sources.
• Social, Cultural, and Economic Exploration: Students will explore the social, cultural, and economic aspects of Eastern African countries, considering factors like population, languages, traditions, and economies.
• Cross-Border Challenges Awareness: Students will develop an awareness of the cross-border challenges in the region, such as political instability, environmental issues, and migration, and understand how these challenges impact local communities.
• Skills in Map Reading and Environmental Analysis: Students will acquire practical skills in map reading, scientific reasoning, and environmental analysis, enabling them to interpret geographic data, identify key physical features, and analyze regional issues.