In recent years, rapidly evolving technologies have led to profound transformations in social and economic structures, giving rise to the Fourth Industrial Revolution (Industry 4.0). This process has also influenced education, introducing a new approach known as Education 4.0. The Schools of the Future (2019) report by the World Economic Forum (WEF) outlines the framework of Education 4.0, emphasizing the need for students to develop a wide range of competencies, particularly in Global Citizenship, Innovation and Creativity, Technology, and Interpersonal Skills. In this study, the learning outcomes in the Science Curriculum (Grades 3–8), published by the Turkish Ministry of National Education (MEB) in 2024, were analyzed based on these four competency dimensions. Through document analysis, the findings indicate that the curriculum prominently features learning outcomes related to environmental awareness, sustainability, and energy conservation (Global Citizenship), as well as simple machines, electrical circuits, and space exploration (Technology). While expressions related to model creation suggest partial support for Innovation and Creativity, the explicit inclusion of learning outcomes related to Interpersonal Skills remains quite limited. The results suggest that the science curriculum is partially aligned with Education 4.0 but highlights the need to strengthen digital competencies as well as social aspects such as empathy, communication, and teamwork.
Education 4.0, Science Curriculum, Schools of the Future, 21st Century Skills, Global Citizenship, Innovation and Creativity, Technology, Interpersonal Skills.