Download Ethiopian new Curriculum grade 1 environmental science Teacher's Guide PDF

The Grade 1 Environmental Science Teacher’s Guide is published by the Addis Ababa City Administration Education Bureau and aligned with the Ethiopian New Curriculum Framework. It is designed to help teachers deliver engaging lessons that introduce young students to basic environmental science concepts.

The guide provides clear instructions and practical activities to help students explore their surroundings, develop curiosity about nature, and learn to care for the environment. Lessons encourage observation, teamwork, and responsible behavior while making learning fun and interactive.

Authors:

• Fikru Chernet Ergoyeh Misganaw
• Amdberhan Abebe
• Emmanuel Haile
• Simeneh Desalegn

Teacher’s Guide Overview

• Subject: Environmental Science / አካባቢ ሳይንስ
• Grade Level: Grade 1
• Curriculum Type: Ethiopian New Curriculum
• Book Type: Teacher’s Guide
• Publisher: Addis Ababa City Administration Education Bureau
• Language: In Amharic
• Total Units: 5 units
• Total Pages: 62 pages
• File Format: PDF
• File Size: 20 MB

Grade 1 Environmental Science Teacher’s Guide – Chapters Overview

Chapter One: Our Location (የአካባቢያችን መገኛ)

Teachers guide students to understand their surroundings and basic spatial awareness.

Topics included:

• 1.1 The nature of our location
• 1.2 The four directions (right and left, front and back)
• 1.3 The location of our home in relation to school and district
• 1.4 Location and names of neighbors

Chapter Two: Understanding Science (የመገኛ ምንነት)

Students learn about their body, health, and basic natural phenomena.

Topics included:

• 2.1 Parts of our body
• 2.2 Maintaining personal hygiene
• 2.3 The nature of light

Chapter Three: Natural Environment (ተፈጥሮአዊ አካባቢ)

Teachers help students explore local climate, living things, and hygiene practices.

Topics included:

• 3.1 Our local climate
• 3.2 Living things
• 3.3 Hygiene and personal hygiene

Chapter Four: Social Environment (ማኅበራዊ አካባቢ)

Students develop awareness of what is needed for living and interacting in their environment.

Topics included:

• 4.1 What do we need to live?
• 4.2 Family members and their roles
• 4.3 Plants needed to survive in our environment
• 4.4 What things do we find in our school?
• 4.5 Let’s play together and work together
• 4.6 Identifying school rules and regulations

Chapter Five: Transboundary Issues (ድንበር ተሻጋሪ ጉዳዮች)

Teachers introduce students to basic societal and health topics that affect the community.

Topics included:

• 5.1 How do we use roads and vehicles safely?
• 5.2 What is HIV/AIDS?