Module3 Unit2 We have not found life on any other planets yet. 教案

外研版八年级下册Module3 Unit2 We have not found life on any other planets yet.教案
Objective:
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
Understand and use vocabulary related to space exploration and extraterrestrial life.
Develop their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.
Express their opinions and discuss the possibility of life on other planets.
Materials:
Textbook: Module 3 Unit 2 of FLTRP New Standard English 8th Grade
Whiteboard or flipchart
Whiteboard markers or chalk
Pictures or posters related to space exploration and planets
Warm-up activity:
Display pictures or posters related to space exploration and planets on the board.
Ask the students to describe what they see in the pictures and share any prior knowledge they have about space exploration.
Engage the students in a brief class discussion about the possibility of life on other planets.
Vocabulary introduction:
Introduce new vocabulary words related to space exploration and extraterrestrial life, such as “astronaut,” “cosmic,” “microorganism,” “exoplanet,” etc.
Write the words on the board and provide explanations and examples to help students understand their meanings and usage.
Practice pronouncing the words together as a class, focusing on correct pronunciation and intonation.
Listening and comprehension:
Play an audio clip or present a short video related to space exploration and the search for extraterrestrial life.
Ask the students to listen carefully and identify key information, such as recent discoveries, scientific methods used, and challenges faced.
Discuss the answers as a class and encourage students to ask questions or express their thoughts on the topic.
Reading and comprehension:
Assign the students a reading passage from the textbook or other relevant materials that discuss the search for life on other planets.
Ask them to read the text individually and identify the main ideas, supporting details, and any unfamiliar words.
Conduct a class discussion to check their comprehension and encourage them to share their opinions on the topic.
Group discussion :
Divide the class into small groups and assign each group a specific viewpoint on the existence of life on other planets (e.g., “believers,” “skeptics,” “scientists,” “explorers”).
Instruct the groups to discuss their assigned viewpoint and present arguments to support their position.
Encourage active participation and provide guidance as needed.
Writing activity:
Ask the students to individually write a short paragraph expressing their personal opinion on the existence of life on other planets.
Instruct them to use vocabulary and phrases related to the topic and to provide reasons or evidence to support their viewpoint.
Review and provide feedback on their written responses.
Wrap-up and reflection:
Summarize the main points discussed during the lesson regarding space exploration and the search for extraterrestrial life.
Engage the students in a brief reflection by asking them to share one new thing they learned or found interesting about the topic.