(共17张PPT)
Unit 1
UNIT 1
SCIENCE FICTION
To learn something about crop circles
To watch a video and answer some questions
To develop critical thinking by discussing some questions after watching the video
What did you know about mysterious crop circles
What do you want to know about them
This video examines a strange phenomenon that has taken place in the English countryside for many decades. From time to time, crop circle pattens have appeared, with people debating for years their possible causes and meanings.
Mysterious Crop Circles
Look at the photos from the video and discuss the questions in groups.
1. What do you think these patterns represent
2. Who or what do you think made patterns and how
I don’t think these patterns represent anything. They just look like nice designs.
I think they were made by people as a practical joke.
Watch the video and discuss the questions.
1. Who are the two people interviewed in the video
2. How did they explain these circles
Watch the video again and answer these questions.
1. Who do some people think the circles are made by
2. Why did Mr. Presley decide to find out more about the circles
Some people suggest that different cultures may have constructed them as ways of communicating with aliens. Others say that ancient peoples must have created them to please the gods.
He loves puzzles.
4. Why do Matthew and his team like making crop circles
3. Where were other types of circles found
In a forest near Vancouver, a body of water while the area around it remains frozen.
Because they think that crop circle design is actually a creative art done by human beings, and the teams sometimes challenge each other to amaze the public by showing what they can do in an evening.
5. What does Matthew think some people use the crop circles for
He thinks that some people are using the circles to push their own unusual theories.
Discuss the following questions in groups.
1. Do you believe crop circles are all made by humans or by aliens What do you think the crop circles represent
I think they are made by humans. I just have trouble believing that aliens would travel millions of kilometres through space just to leave circles on the ground. In my opinion, these circles only represent human being’s interests about attracting others’ attention, including aliens.
2. What kind of crop circle would you create Discuss and decide on its appearance and meaning. Draw it on a large sheet of paper. Then present it to the rest of the class.
I would make a crop circle of the comic character Monkey King, because it looks like it would be a challenge and because it would be fun to confuse people who thought all crop circles are made by aliens.
Do you believe crop circles are all made by humans or by aliens Write your opinion.
THANKS
