Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
1ESN103Basic Science in Primary School 12+0+02402.11.2026
Course Details
Language of Instruction Turkish
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program Primary Education Teaching
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Compulsory
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course The general aim of this course is to provide the prospective teacher with the basic knowledge of basic science subjects (mainly biology and chemistry), especially at the primary level.
Course Content This course is designed to help you learn fundamental concepts, principles, and rules of the natural sciences. The course content generally encompasses the basic aims and characteristics of science and the natural sciences; general information regarding science topics included in the current primary school curriculum (such as concepts related to living things and matter); and the real-life applications and contexts of this knowledge.
Course Methods and Techniques The teaching process will utilize methods such as lecturing, question-and-answer sessions, problem-solving, analogy, and group work, including modeling activities (lung model); classroom discussions will also be included.
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Asist Prof.Dr. Melike Uçar
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Ayvacı, H. Ş. (Ed.). (2025). Basic science in primary school (7th edition). Pegem Academy.
Kaplan, A. Ö. (Ed.). (2020). Basic science in primary school. Nobel Academic Publishing.
Course Notes Ayvacı, H. Ş. (Ed.). (2025). Basic science in primary school (7th edition). Pegem Academy.
Kaplan, A. Ö. (Ed.). (2020). Basic science in primary school. Nobel Academic Publishing.
Within the scope of the course, presentations prepared by the instructor and supporting teaching materials related to the weekly course topics are used.
Documents Ders kapsamında, haftalık ders konularına yönelik öğretim elemanı tarafından hazırlanan sunular ve destekleyici öğretim materyalleri kullanılmaktadır.
Assignments Dersin ödevi bulunmamaktadır, ancak öğrencilerin haftalık olarak izlencede belirtilen konulara hazırlıklı gelmesi önerilmektedir.
Exams -Ara Sınav (Vize)- Sınav kapsamı 1. ve 7. haftalar arasındaki ders içeriklerinden oluşacaktır. Sınavınız yazılı sınav şeklinde yapılacaktır.. -Final- Sınav kapsamı 1. ve 15. haftalar arasındaki ders içeriklerinden oluşacaktır. Sınavınız yazılı sınav şeklinde yapılacaktır. Sınavlarınızın çoktan seçmeli sorulardan oluşması planlanmaktadır.

Course Category
Mathematics and Basic Sciences %50
Field %50

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Mid-terms 1 % 40
Final examination 1 % 60
Total
2
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 14 2 28
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 14 6 84
Mid-terms 1 1 1
Final examination 1 1 1
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 4 114

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Defines the aims, principles, and characteristics of science and scientific process skills; explains the purpose and importance of science education.
2 Distinguishes between organic and inorganic compounds and classifies them using examples from everyday life.
3 Explains the structure of a cell and the functions of its organelles; compares mitosis and meiosis.
4 Explains the structure and function of body systems and sensory organs; identifies the relationships between systems.
5 Compares the processes of respiration and photosynthesis; explains the importance of these processes for living organisms.
6 Explains the common and distinguishing properties of matter; classifies substances, explains the structure of the atom and its arrangement in the periodic table, and performs related calculations.
7 Explains the states of matter and phase changes by relating them to heat.
8 Distinguishes between types of chemical reactions and relates them to examples from everyday life.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Introduction of the course, introduction, - -
2 The aims and principles of science, its characteristics, scientific process skills, the purpose and importance of science education. - Kaplan, A. Ö. (Ed.). (2020). İlkokulda temel fen bilimleri. Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık. Bölüm 1-4
3 Living and nonliving entities, inorganic and organic compounds A study of concepts related to the subject. Kaplan, A. Ö. (Ed.). (2020). İlkokulda temel fen bilimleri. Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.- Bölüm8 Enzimlere etki eden faktörler videosu
4 Structure and organelles of the cell A study of concepts related to the subject. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=URUJD5NEXC8 Biology: Cell Structure I Nucleus Medical Media Kaplan, A. Ö. (Ed.). (2020). İlkokulda temel fen bilimleri. Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.- Bölüm8
5 Cell Division A study of concepts related to the subject. Mitoz: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3E6TBwW22I Mayoz: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMAeDZhLJpI
6 The systems in our body (circulatory-digestive) A study of the concepts and principles related to the subject. Sindirim sistemi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYkQwpA86hU dolaşım sistemi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P9ESOvAcva4
7 Vücudumuzdaki sistemler( solunum- iskelet-kas - boşaltım).Grupça akciğer modeli yapımı The study includes familiarizing yourself with the concepts and principles related to the topic, forming a group for model making, and gathering the necessary materials. EBA- solunum sistemi animasyonu EBA- iskelet-kas sistemi animasyonu
8 Midterm Week
9 Systems in our body (nerves) - sensory organs A study of the concepts and principles related to the subject. Kaplan, A. Ö. (Ed.). (2020). İlkokulda temel fen bilimleri. Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.- Bölüm8
10 Respiration - Photosynthesis A study of the concepts and principles related to the subject. Fotosentez hızına etki eden faktörler animasyonu Ayvacı, H. Ş. (Ed.). (2025). İlkokulda temel fen bilimleri (7. baskı). Pegem Akademi.- Bölüm 8
11 Matter, common and distinctive properties of matter, relevant calculations A study of the concepts and principles related to the subject. Kaplan, A. Ö. (Ed.). (2020). İlkokulda temel fen bilimleri. Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.- Bölüm7 Ayvacı, H. Ş. (Ed.). (2025). İlkokulda temel fen bilimleri (7. baskı). Pegem Akademi.- Bölüm 7
12 States of matter, matter and heat A study of the concepts and principles related to the subject. Kaplan, A. Ö. (Ed.). (2020). İlkokulda temel fen bilimleri. Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.- Bölüm7 Ayvacı, H. Ş. (Ed.). (2025). İlkokulda temel fen bilimleri (7. baskı). Pegem Akademi.- Bölüm 7
13 Classification of substances, separation of mixtures A study of the concepts and principles related to the subject. Kaplan, A. Ö. (Ed.). (2020). İlkokulda temel fen bilimleri. Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.- Bölüm7 Ayvacı, H. Ş. (Ed.). (2025). İlkokulda temel fen bilimleri (7. baskı). Pegem Akademi.- Bölüm 7
14 Atomic models and structure of atom, periodic table, acid base A study of the concepts and principles related to the subject. Kaplan, A. Ö. (Ed.). (2020). İlkokulda temel fen bilimleri. Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.- Bölüm7 Ayvacı, H. Ş. (Ed.). (2025). İlkokulda temel fen bilimleri (7. baskı). Pegem Akademi.- Bölüm 7
15 Chemical Reactions A study of the concepts and principles related to the subject. Kaplan, A. Ö. (Ed.). (2020). İlkokulda temel fen bilimleri. Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.- Bölüm7 Ayvacı, H. Ş. (Ed.). (2025). İlkokulda temel fen bilimleri (7. baskı). Pegem Akademi.- Bölüm 7

 
Sustainable Development Goals
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11 P12 P13 P14 P15 P16 P17 P18 P19 P20 P21 P22 P23 P24
C1 4 2 2 4 3 2 2
C2 4 3
C3 4 3
C4 4 3 2 2
C5 4 3 2
C6 4 3
C7 4 3
C8 4 3

  Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant