Course Information

Semester	Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	T+P+L	Credit	Number of ECTS Credits	Last Updated Date
2	ESN104	Basic Sciences in Primary School 2	2+0+0	2	4	03.11.2026

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 for prospective teachers to acquire fundamental knowledge of basic science subjects, particularly physics, at the primary school level.
Course Content	This course is designed to teach you fundamental science concepts, principles, and rules. The course content includes general information on science topics covered in the current elementary school curriculum (information on chemical phenomena; mechanics, heat, temperature, electricity, light, and sound) and their real-life applications and uses.
Course Methods and Techniques	The teaching process will utilize lecturing, question-and-answer sessions, analogies, and problem-solving methods, and will include classroom discussions.
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	Kaplan, A. Ö. (Ed.). (2020). Basic science in primary school. Nobel Academic Publishing. Ayvacı, H. Ş. (Ed.). (2025). Basic science in primary school (7th edition). Pegem Academy.
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 weekly lesson 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:

No	Learning Outcomes
1	They recognize different types of chemical reactions and perform the relevant calculations.
2	Recognizes fundamental concepts related to motion and the effect of force on motion, and applies them to problems encountered.
3	Understands basic concepts related to static electricity and electrical circuits.
4	Understands the phenomena of light absorption and refraction. Uses these concepts in mirrors and lenses.
5	Recognizes basic concepts and phenomena related to the solar system.
6	Understands energy transformations.
7	Understands the concept of pressure, knows the types of pressure, its calculations, and its daily applications.
8	Understands basic concepts related to rocks and magnetism.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Topics	Study Materials	Materials
1	Introduction of the course	-
2	Types of chemical reactions and related calculations.	A study of the relevant concepts and principles.	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.
3	Solid-liquid-gas pressure	A study of the relevant concepts and principles.	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.
4	Force and its Effects: force, acceleration, deceleration, rotation, oscillation, change of direction, pushing, pulling, stopping, moving, deformation	A study of the relevant concepts and principles.	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.
5	Motion and related basic concepts, Newton ` s laws of motion	A study of the relevant concepts and principles.	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.
6	The relationship between force, work, and energy; energy transformations; renewable and non-renewable energy sources.	A study of the relevant concepts and principles.	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.
7	Static electricity, Conductors and Insulators,	A study of the relevant concepts and principles.	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.
8	Midterm week
9	The transmission of electricity, resistance,	A study of the relevant concepts and principles.	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.
10	Electrical circuits, light bulbs connected in series or parallel.	A study of the relevant concepts and principles.	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.
11	Light Absorption, Reflection, Mirrors,	A study of the relevant concepts and principles.	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.
12	Refraction of light, colors and lenses, the phenomenon of shadow.	A study of the relevant concepts and principles.	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.
13	Magnetism: The Poles and Interactions of Magnets, Materials Affected by Magnets, Applications of Magnets	A study of the relevant concepts and principles.	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.
14	Rocks, minerals, fossils	A study of the relevant concepts and principles.	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.
15	The solar system - eclipses - space - light pollution - environment	A study of the relevant concepts and principles.	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.

Sustainable Development Goals

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

	P1	P6	P17
All	5	4	2
C1	5	4	2
C2	5	4	2
C3	5	4	2
C4	5	4	2
C5	5	4	2
C6	5	4	2
C7	5	4	2
C8	5	4	2

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