Download Ethiopian old Curriculum grade 7 social studies Student Textbook PDF

The Ethiopian Grade 7 Social Studies Old Curriculum textbook has 5 chapters. They are:

• Unit 1: Africa – People, Location, and History
• Unit 2: Earth and Mapping
• Unit 3: Natural Resources and Environment
• Unit 4: Society, Population, and Rights
• Unit 5: Civic Engagement and National Identity

Let’s look at a short overview of each unit:

Unit 1: Africa – People, Location, and History

This unit introduces students to Africa’s physical size, location, and population. It explores language families, ancient civilizations such as Egypt and Carthage, pre-colonial states including Mali and Zimbabwe, and the importance of long-distance trade in connecting regions, especially in Ethiopia.

Unit 2: Earth and Mapping

Focuses on building skills in reading and using maps, understanding the Earth’s internal layers, and learning about different types and formations of rocks.

Unit 3: Natural Resources and Environment

Covers Africa’s natural vegetation, wild animals, water, soil, and air resources. Students learn about environmental conservation techniques and the importance of protecting natural resources.

Unit 4: Society, Population, and Rights

Discusses population growth, distribution, and related issues. The unit also covers human rights, personal safety, and introduces programs aimed at fostering community partnerships and social responsibility.

Unit 5: Civic Engagement and National Identity

This final unit encourages learners to understand their civic roles, national identity, and responsibilities as citizens, though specific sub-sections were not fully listed in the original source.

By the end of this textbook, students will be able to:

• Locate and describe Africa’s position, size, and geographic features using maps and coordinates
• Identify major African civilizations, states, and long-distance trade routes and explain their historical significance
• Explain the natural resources found in Africa and Ethiopia and describe methods of conservation
• Understand population distribution, social issues, and rights-based discussions within their community and country
• Recognize their civic responsibilities and the importance of national identity, unity, and participation in social development