Download Ethiopian new Curriculum grade 12 biology Teacher's Guide PDF

The Grade 12 Biology Teacher’s Guide (MoE 2023) provides teachers with structured lesson plans, laboratory activities, and assessment tools to teach the updated national biology syllabus. It is organized into six comprehensive units combining scientific theory, practical applications, and Ethiopian context. Each unit contains learning outcomes, competencies, and suggested activities to develop student understanding, critical thinking, and environmental awareness.

• Country: Ethiopia
• Publisher: MoE
• Publication Year: 2023
• Subject: Biology
• Grade: 12
• Curriculum: New
• Type: Teacher’s Guide
• Total Units: 6 units
• Total Pages: 193
• File Size: 9.5 MB
• File Format: PDF
• Writers: Anbessa Dabassa (PhD), Eba Alemayehu (PhD)

The Ethiopian Grade 12 New Curriculum Biology Teacher’s Guide contains 6 units. They are:

• Unit 1: The Applications of Biology in Day-to-Day Life
• Unit 2: Microorganisms
• Unit 3: Energy Transformation
• Unit 4: Evolution
• Unit 5: The Human Body Systems
• Unit 6: Climate Change

Unit 1: The Applications of Biology in Day-to-Day Life

Covers the role of biology in improving livelihoods, its environmental applications, and contributions of biologists to society. Encourages appreciation of nature as a source of biological knowledge and understanding of how biology connects with everyday life in Ethiopia.

Unit 2: Microorganisms

Explains the characteristics, classification, and roles of microorganisms including bacteria, fungi, protozoa, and viruses. Discusses industrial, environmental, and medical importance as well as common diseases in Ethiopia and their prevention. Includes cultural uses in traditional food and drink preparation.

Unit 3: Energy Transformation

Describes cell communication, metabolism, and energy conversion processes. Covers photosynthesis, cellular respiration, and fermentation with emphasis on light-dependent and light-independent reactions. Includes practical activities such as paper chromatography to separate photosynthetic pigments.

Unit 4: Evolution

Presents theories on the origin of life, scientific evidence for evolution, and main causes of variation. Compares Lamarck’s and Darwin’s theories, explains types of natural selection, and examines human evolution with a focus on Ethiopian fossil discoveries such as Lucy (Australopithecus afarensis).

Unit 5: The Human Body Systems

Explores the nervous and endocrine systems, homeostasis, and sensory organs. Includes the structure and functions of neurons, reflexes, effects of drug abuse, and the coordination between organ systems. Contains diagrams and sensory mapping exercises.

Unit 6: Climate Change

Introduces the science of climate change, its causes, and its effects on biodiversity, agriculture, and human life. Links climate change with natural disasters and reviews both international and Ethiopian measures including the Green Legacy project. Encourages student involvement in environmental initiatives.