| Course Title | Code | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Science in Primary School | SNZ104 | 2. Semester | 3 + 0 | 3.0 | 5.0 |
| Prerequisites | None |
| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
| Course Level | Undergraduate |
| Course Type | |
| Mode of delivery | Face to face |
| Course Coordinator |
Assist. Prof. Dr. Tuğba ECEVİT |
| Instructor(s) |
Tuğba ECEVİT |
| Assistants | |
| Goals | Teacher candidates will acquire fundamental knowledge and skills related to the subject areas of Earth and Universe, Physical Events, Matter and Change, and Living Beings and Life within the framework of 3rd and 4th-grade science curriculum topics. |
| Course Content | The course content covers the core science topics in the primary 3rd and 4th-grade curriculum, organized under the following headings: Introduction to Science: Importance and fundamental principles of science. Types of scientific knowledge and key concepts in science. Scientific revolutions and paradigms in science. Earth and Universe: Introduction to Astronomy: Formation of the universe, the Solar System, and planets. Structure of the Earth: Inner and outer layers, rocks, fossils. Distant observation technologies: Telescopes, space vehicles, and recent developments in space research. Physical Events: Force and Motion: Basic concepts of motion, Newton’s laws of motion. Light and Sound: Light sources, reflection and refraction; sound sources, sound technologies. Electricity: Electric charge, electric current, resistance, Ohm’s Law, and simple electric circuits. Matter and Change: Structure of Matter: Atomic models, states of matter (solid, liquid, gas). Classification of Matter: Elements, compounds, mixtures, and separation methods. Chemical reactions and transformations of matter. Living Beings and Life: Concept of life and living organisms in our environment. Human body systems and sensory organs and their functions. Environmental awareness: Environmental issues and conservation. |
| Learning Outcomes |
- Explain basic science concepts. - Apprehent relation between science and other sciences - Appherent the teaching aims of science. - Appherent the importance of science and place of daily life. |
| Week | Topics | Learning Methods |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | Introduction, Review of the Course Syllabus, Sharing Expectations, Formation of Groups | Course Hours Other Activities Verbal Expression |
| 2. Week | Foundations of Science, Scientific Concepts, and the Nature of Science | Research Verbal Expression Preparation, After Class Study Visual Presentation Course Hours |
| 3. Week | Objectives of Science Teaching and Subject-Specific Skills in the Science Curriculum | Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 4. Week | General Information, Characteristics, Everyday Applications, and Uses of the Earth and Universe Topic Area | Preparation, After Class Study Visual Presentation Research Course Hours Other Activities |
| 5. Week | General Information, Characteristics, Everyday Applications, and Uses of the Earth and Universe Topic Area | Verbal Expression Visual Presentation Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study Research |
| 6. Week | General Information, Characteristics, Everyday Applications, and Uses of the Physical Events Topic Area | Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study Verbal Expression Visual Presentation Research |
| 7. Week | General Information, Characteristics, Everyday Applications, and Uses of the Physical Events Topic Area | Research Visual Presentation Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study Verbal Expression |
| 8. Week | Midterm exam | |
| 9. Week | General Information, Characteristics, Everyday Applications, and Uses of the Physical Events Topic Area | Preparation, After Class Study Verbal Expression Visual Presentation Course Hours |
| 10. Week | General Information, Characteristics, Everyday Applications, and Uses of the Matter and Change Topic Area | Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study Research Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 11. Week | General Information, Characteristics, Everyday Applications, and Uses of the Matter and Change Topic Area | Course Hours Verbal Expression Preparation, After Class Study Visual Presentation |
| 12. Week | General Information, Characteristics, Everyday Applications, and Uses of the Matter and Change Topic Area | Course Hours Verbal Expression Visual Presentation Preparation, After Class Study |
| 13. Week | General Information, Characteristics, Everyday Applications, and Uses of the Living Beings and Life Topic Area | Verbal Expression Practice Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study |
| 14. Week | General Information, Characteristics, Everyday Applications, and Uses of the Living Beings and Life Topic Area | Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study Research Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| Elementary school science books |
| Program Requirements | Contribution Level | DK1 | DK2 | DK3 | DK4 | Measurement Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PY1 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 40,60 |
| PY2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 40,60 |
| PY3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 40,60 |
| PY4 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 40,60 |
| PY5 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 40,60 |
| PY6 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 40,60 |
| PY7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 40,60 |
| PY8 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 40,60 |
| PY9 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 40,60 |
| PY10 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 40,60 |
| PY11 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 40,60 |
| PY12 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 40,60 |
| PY13 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 40,60 |
| PY14 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 40,60 |
| PY15 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 40,60 |
| 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course's Level of contribution | None | Very Low | Low | Fair | High | Very High |
| Method of assessment/evaluation | Written exam | Oral Exams | Assignment/Project | Laboratory work | Presentation/Seminar |
| Event | Quantity | Duration (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Hours | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Preparation, After Class Study | 1 | 22 | 22 |
| Other Activities | 3 | 3.5 | 10.5 |
| Verbal Expression | 4 | 10 | 40 |
| Visual Presentation | 10 | 4 | 40 |
| Practice | 2 | 5 | 10 |
| Midterm 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Final | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Workload | 127.5 | ||
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 5.0 | ||
