人教版选修八：Unit 1 A land of diversity warming up and reading（共19张PPT）
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课件19张PPT。 Unit 1 A Land Of Diversity
Warming up
reading How much do you know about USA?Rocky MountainsCanadaAtlantic OceanPacific Oceanthe MississippiMexico United States is located in the South of North America. It lies on the west of the Pacific Ocean and on the east of the Atlantic Ocean. The northern neighbor country is Canada, and the southern one is Mexico.Rocky MountainsCanadaAtlantic OceanPacific Oceanthe MississippiCalifornia (the most multicultural state in the USA)MexicoPart1
Part2
part3The introduction of CaliforniaThe history of
settlement of
CaliforniaThe futureNative AmericansThe SpanishRussiansGold minersLater arrivalsMost recent arrivalsDivide the text into three parts and find out the main idea of each part:What are the main characters of California? the third largest state in the USA.
the largest population in the USA.
the most multicultural state in the USA.Native Americans1.Time:
2.Where did they come from:
from Asian to Alaska
3.What happened in the sixteenth century?
Native
Americans15000 years agowere killed by European
were forced into slavery
died from diseases
survived the terrible timesThe SpanishSpain soldiers arrived fought against
took their landCalifornia was ruled by SpainCalifornia became part of MexicoMexico gave California to the USA today over 40% of Californians speak Spanish as a first or second languageIn the early 16th century
In the 18th century
In 1821
in 1846Influence:Russians & Gold Miners1. Who went to California to search for gold?
South Americans, people from the Unite States /Adventurers from Europe, Asia, the Pacific Islands
2. (Discussion in groups)
In the Gold Rush period, why did few
people achieved their dream of becoming rich ?In the 1860sat the beginning
of the 20th centuryBy the 1920sIn the late
19th centuryIn 19111942-1945Build the railwayDo fishing and make
wine/Develop film
industryDo farmingWork in ship&
aircraft industriesRecent
decadesIn 1970sWork in Computer industry /Discussion: ( in groups of 4)
We know people usually compare United States to a melting pot. Why is it usually called a melting pot ? How do you understand it ? Assignment: 1. Read the text carefully to underline useful phrases and beautiful sentences.
2. find more information about California and introduce California to tourists.
Imagine you are a Californian , and introduce California to tourists.
Golden BridgeStatue of LibertyIt is 305 feet tall, given by France as a gift.Symbol of American democracy SuperiorMichiganErieHuronOntarioPlease tell the names of the five lakesSeattleSan FranciscoLos AngelesHoustonNew OrieansMiamiAtlantaBostonNew YorkWashington, D.CRocky MountainsMexicoChicagoSt. LouisCanadaAtlantic OceanPacific Oceanthe Mississippi
Warming up
reading How much do you know about USA?Rocky MountainsCanadaAtlantic OceanPacific Oceanthe MississippiMexico United States is located in the South of North America. It lies on the west of the Pacific Ocean and on the east of the Atlantic Ocean. The northern neighbor country is Canada, and the southern one is Mexico.Rocky MountainsCanadaAtlantic OceanPacific Oceanthe MississippiCalifornia (the most multicultural state in the USA)MexicoPart1
Part2
part3The introduction of CaliforniaThe history of
settlement of
CaliforniaThe futureNative AmericansThe SpanishRussiansGold minersLater arrivalsMost recent arrivalsDivide the text into three parts and find out the main idea of each part:What are the main characters of California? the third largest state in the USA.
the largest population in the USA.
the most multicultural state in the USA.Native Americans1.Time:
2.Where did they come from:
from Asian to Alaska
3.What happened in the sixteenth century?
Native
Americans15000 years agowere killed by European
were forced into slavery
died from diseases
survived the terrible timesThe SpanishSpain soldiers arrived fought against
took their landCalifornia was ruled by SpainCalifornia became part of MexicoMexico gave California to the USA today over 40% of Californians speak Spanish as a first or second languageIn the early 16th century
In the 18th century
In 1821
in 1846Influence:Russians & Gold Miners1. Who went to California to search for gold?
South Americans, people from the Unite States /Adventurers from Europe, Asia, the Pacific Islands
2. (Discussion in groups)
In the Gold Rush period, why did few
people achieved their dream of becoming rich ?In the 1860sat the beginning
of the 20th centuryBy the 1920sIn the late
19th centuryIn 19111942-1945Build the railwayDo fishing and make
wine/Develop film
industryDo farmingWork in ship&
aircraft industriesRecent
decadesIn 1970sWork in Computer industry /Discussion: ( in groups of 4)
We know people usually compare United States to a melting pot. Why is it usually called a melting pot ? How do you understand it ? Assignment: 1. Read the text carefully to underline useful phrases and beautiful sentences.
2. find more information about California and introduce California to tourists.
Imagine you are a Californian , and introduce California to tourists.
Golden BridgeStatue of LibertyIt is 305 feet tall, given by France as a gift.Symbol of American democracy SuperiorMichiganErieHuronOntarioPlease tell the names of the five lakesSeattleSan FranciscoLos AngelesHoustonNew OrieansMiamiAtlantaBostonNew YorkWashington, D.CRocky MountainsMexicoChicagoSt. LouisCanadaAtlantic OceanPacific Oceanthe Mississippi