The purpose of this study is to determine the impact of authentic learning activities organized within the scope of the social studies course of 5th grade students on the academic success. Quasi-experimental design which is one of the quantitative research methods was used in the research. The study was carried out in the academic year of 2017-2018 in schools that represent three different socioeconomic statuses in Ankara province. 62 students from Çankaya Province; 61 students from Yenimahalle Province and 61 students from Altindag Province; a total of 184 students participated in the study. Academic achievement test developed by a researcher was used as a data collection tool in the study. According to the results, the academic success of experimental groups where authentic learning activities were used was found to be higher than the academic success of the control groups where the available programs were used. Again, in the groups where authentic learning was applied, it was found out that the girls were more successful than the boys. It was also found out that authentic learning activities increase success in all classes with socioeconomic status.