Turkey Primary School Level 2 (5th Grade) Curriculum - Social Studies

1. Living Together

This learning area focuses on understanding the importance of living together in society, respecting cultural differences, and promoting a culture of coexistence. It covers topics such as groups and roles within society, respect for cultural characteristics, and the culture of living together, as well as cooperation and solidarity.

2. Our Home, Earth

This learning area explores the Earth's geographical features, natural resources, and environmental issues. It emphasizes the importance of protecting the environment and understanding the impact of human activities on the planet.

3. Our Common Heritage

This learning area focuses on Turkey's history, cultural heritage, and the importance of preserving historical artifacts and traditions. It covers topics such as historical events, important figures, and cultural traditions.

4. Science, Technology, and Society

This learning area explores the relationship between science, technology, and society. It covers topics such as the safe use of the internet, the characteristics of inventors and scientists, and the rules of scientific work.

5. Production, Distribution, and Consumption

This learning area focuses on understanding economic activities, professions, and the impact of economic activities on social life. It covers topics such as economic activities in the student's region, professions related to these activities, and the effects of economic activities on people's social lives.

6. Active Citizenship

This learning area focuses on understanding the role of institutions, administrative structures, fundamental rights, and national symbols. It covers topics such as institutions that serve societal needs, the duties of administrative units, fundamental rights and their importance, and the value of national symbols like the flag and national anthem.

7. Global Connections

This learning area explores Turkey's relationship with other countries and the concept of shared heritage. It covers topics such as Turkey's economic relations with other countries and examples of shared heritage elements in different countries.