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Unit 4 Scientists who changed the world
Project
Unit 4
Scientists who changed the world
Making a fact file about a great scientist
To know what key information a fact file should include.
To collect and sort the key information needed for your fact file.
To complete your fact file with the help of the sample given.
To present the fact file and evaluate other groups’ fact files.
As a class, discuss some scientists that have changed the world. You can think of both Chinese and Western scientists in different fields. Then in groups of four, choose a great scientist to research.
List the scientists mentioned in this unit, and think of some other scientists you know of.
Which scientist do you want to do research on
Why do you choose this scientist
We want to do research on Tu Youyou. Firstly, we choose Tu Youyou because of her achievement—she was the first female scientist of China to receive a Nobel Prize. Secondly, we admire her qualities as a scientist, such as her diligence, perseverance and dedication.
Which word should you always keep in mind when you are making a fact file
The word “fact”. It is important that we collect only true information with supporting evidence.
How can you tell the difference between fact and opinion
A fact is something that is known to be truth while an opinion is what a person thinks or feels about something or someone.
As a group, research your chosen scientist. Use the ideas below to help you.
Personal information (name, date of birth/death, nationality, childhood, education, etc.)
Achievement (scientific research, published works, etc.)
Influence
Interesting facts
As a group, put together your information to make your fact file. Use the example on page 55 to help you. Then present your fact file to the rest of the class.
What information does this fact file contain
In your opinion, what is the sample’s feature
What can you learn from the sample
In which aspects could you make some improvements or additions
fact
file
fact file
subject
person
A fact refers to a particular situation that exists.
A file is a set of papers, records, etc. that contain information about a particular person or subject.
A fact file is the actual information like a biography about a particular person or subject.
What is a fact file about a scientist like
What scientists do you know about
Marie Curie
Stephen William Hawking
Isaac Newton
Albert Einstein
Thomas Alva Edison
...
Foreign scientists
Chinese scientists
Qian Xuesen
Deng Jiaxian
Yuan Longping
Hua Luogeng
Mao Yisheng
...
Topic
illustration
What should you consider when you make a fact file
A fact file
about a scientist
personal information
achievements
influence
interesting facts
...
topic
Brainstorming
Step 1: Get your information prepared.
Step 2: Organize your materials and ideas.
Step 3: Fill your materials in the fact file.
Step 4: Decorate your pages with specific portraits of the scientists.
Discuss the steps
Different resources
Internet
Libraries
Biography/Autobiography
Scientific journals
...
How to find information
Make a fact file
Beautifully designed
Concise
Well-organized
Vivid
Decide what topics you want to include in your fact file.
Create your fact file about a scientist.
A. Carry out research so as to find out appropriate information about the scientist chosen.
B. Organize the key information and make the fact file with photos and illustrations if necessary.
C. Proofread the fact file and make sure the language is correct, brief and to the point.
钱学森(1911.12.11-2009.10.31)世界著名科学家,中国载人航天奠基人,中国科学院及中国工程院院士,中国两弹一星功勋奖章获得者,被誉为“中国航天之父”“中国导弹之父”“中国自动化控制之父”和“火箭之王”。1934年毕业于交通大学。钱学森治学严谨。当年在大学的一次考试,钱学森答对了所有题。教授准备给他满分。但是,卷子发下来时钱学森发现了一个不起眼的小错,他主动指出自己的错误并要求老师扣分。
Qian Xuesen
Personal information
Date of birth:
Date of death:
Nationality:
Education:
December 11, 1911
October 31, 2009
Chinese
Jiaotong University
Scientific research and achievements
He led the research on Two bombs and one satellite. He was recognized as Father of China’s space technology.
Influence
He is the founder of China’s manned spaceship.
Interesting facts
Once when he was studying in university, Qian Xuesen did all problems. The professor intended to give him full marks. But when getting the paper back, Qian found a small error in his paper. He pointed it out and asked the teacher to give him the correct mark.
Presentation
Reference form
Evaluation criteria Yes No
Language accuracy
Information accuracy
Beautiful layout
Concise design
...
Polish up
1. He put forward the theory of evolution by…
put forward to offer an idea, opinion, reason etc., especially so that people can discuss it and make a decision
提出,提议,建议
eg He has put forward new peace proposals. (翻译)
他提出了新的和平建议。
阅读句子,找出与句中的put forward相符合的中文释义。
1. He put forward a valuable suggestion at the meeting.
2. You have been put forward as the best man for the job.
3. Your watch is slow and you ought to put it forward five minutes.
4. Why don’t you put your chair forward to get a better view
5. We shall have to put the meeting forward because the chairman is to leave for Japan tomorrow.
a. 推荐 b. 拨快(钟表) c. 把……向前移动
d. 把……提前 e. 提出
e
a
b
c
d
【语境应用】翻译句子。
1) You ought to put your watch forward ten minutes.
你应该把表拨快十分钟。
2) He put forward several interesting plans.
他提出了几项令人感兴趣的计划。
3) I put your name forward as a possible chairman of the club.
我提名你为该俱乐部的主席人选。
【拓展】put短语
put away 将……收起,把……放回原处
put down 放下,写下,记下
put out 使熄灭,生产,出版
put on 穿上,戴上,上演
put aside 忽视,不理睬
put up 举起,修建,张贴
put off 推迟,延迟
【语境应用】用含put的短语的正确形式填空。
1) Firemen tried to free the injured and __________ the flame.
2) How about the new peace plan __________ by the Prime Minister
3) The association has __________ the event until October.
4) He was __________ a new fence in his yard to keep out wolves when we arrived.
5) The warm weather has ________ the crops ________ by a month.
put out
put forward
put off
putting up
put forward
Homework
Appreciate the fact files made by other groups and learn more about scientists who have changed the world.