Download Ethiopian new Curriculum grade 9 biology Teacher's Guide PDF

Download the official Ethiopian Grade 9 Biology Teacher’s Guide, published in 2022 by Ethiopia’s Ministry of Education (MoE), this 116-page guide is part of the new national curriculum reform. It is designed to assist teachers with delivering biology lessons using clear explanations, structured unit plans, and relevant teaching strategies. The guide covers essential biological themes including cell biology, reproduction, classification, ecology, and health in which all contextualized within Ethiopian settings.

Teacher’s Guide Summary

• Country: Ethiopia
• Publisher: MoE
• Published Year: 2022
• Subject: Biology
• Grade Level: Grade 9
• Curriculum type: Ethiopian New Curriculum
• Book Type: Teacher’s Guide
• Total Units: 6 units
• Total Pages: 116
• File Size: 2.7 MB
• File Format: PDF

This Teacher’s Guide is written by

• Zufan Bedewi (PhD)
• Zelalem G/mariam (PhD)

This Ethiopian Grade 9 New Curriculum Teacher’s Guide has 6 units. They are:

Unit 1: Introduction to Biology

In this foundational unit, teachers introduce biology as a science, covering its definition, purpose, and branches. The unit also covers the scientific method, lab safety rules, and microscope use—establishing the groundwork for all upcoming biology topics.

Unit 2: Living Things and Their Classification

Teachers guide students through the characteristics of living organisms, taxonomic principles, and the five-kingdom system. The unit emphasizes the relevance of classification and introduces students to local flora and fauna using the Linnaean system.

Unit 3: Cells

This unit helps teachers explain the structure and function of cells, including the differences between plant and animal cells. It also introduces levels of biological organization and provides microscope-based observation activities for practical understanding.

Unit 4: Reproduction

Teachers explore both asexual and sexual reproduction, with a focus on human biology. The unit includes detailed coverage of reproductive systems, the menstrual cycle, fertilization, pregnancy, and birth control, while also addressing STIs and public health awareness.

Unit 5: Human Health, Nutrition, and Disease

This unit equips teachers to discuss human nutrition, balanced diets, and disease prevention. It covers malnutrition, deficiency diseases, and substance abuse. Ethiopian examples and references to local health professionals make the content relatable.

Unit 6: Ecology

In the final unit, teachers introduce the principles of ecology, including ecosystems, biotic and abiotic factors, and ecological relationships. The unit explains ecological succession, food chains, and biome classification, integrating Ethiopian ecological case studies.