Primary School 5th Grade Science and Technology Lesson Book's Investigation of Multiple Intelligence Theory

Abstract

AbstractThis study examines the suitability of the Science and Technology course textbooks of grade 5th for multiple intelligence theory, which was prepared by Ministry of National Education and that were read in 5th grade of Turkey's primary schools. The research is an objective study which was planned and conducted to analyze the content of the source of Multiple Intelligence Theory. Consequently; the book was prepared by taking account of Multiple Intelligence Theory. It's suitable for verbal, logical and visual intelligence and isn’t sufficient according to interpersonal, intrapersonal, bodily kinesthetic and naturalistic intelligence. But no importance was given to musical intelligence. The subject is partially suitable for Multiple Intelligence when paid attention. But it should be developed definitely.