Basic concepts of science and science education; science, technology, characteristics of scientific knowledge and scientific method, science and technology literacy, science-technology-society-environment relationship, attitudes towards science, science education purposes, historical development of Turkey and the world in science education, constructivist approach and science learning, cognitive development and science education, characteristics of elementary school science programs and their relationship with other courses, developing scientific process skills and sample applications. Basic concepts of science and science education; science, technology, characteristics of scientific knowledge and scientific method, science and technology literacy, science-technology-society-environment relationship, attitudes towards science, science education purposes, historical development of Turkey and the world in science education, constructivist approach and science learning, cognitive development and science education, characteristics of elementary school science programs and their relationship with other courses, developing scientific process skills and sample applications.