人教版（2019）选择性必修第一册 Unit 2 Looking into the Future Reading and Thinking+教学设计

选择性必修一 Unit 2 Reading and Thinking
【Teaching Objectives:】
To understand the concept of smart homes and their potential benefits.
To identify the different aspects of daily life that can be automated in a smart home.
To explore the implications of health monitoring and accident prevention through smart home technology.
【Teaching Key Points:】
Identifying the advantages and potential challenges of smart home technology.
Analyzing the impact of health monitoring and accident prevention features.
【Teaching Procedure:】
Step 1. Warm-Up:
Discuss with students about their current use of technology at home. Ask questions like:
What devices do you use to control your home environment
Have you heard of the concept of smart homes What do you think it involves
Step 2. Pre-Reading
Show students an image or a short video clip related to smart homes. Ask them to share their initial thoughts and expectations about the concept.
Step 3. While- reading
Fast Reading: Have students read the article individually and identify the main points of each paragraph. Discuss as a class.
Careful reading
Activity 1. Vocabulary Building: Highlight key terms and concepts related to smart homes. Have students discuss the meaning of these terms and use them.
Examples：
Smart Homes:Homes equipped with advanced technology and devices that can be controlled remotely or autonomously to enhance convenience, efficiency, and security.
Automatic Control: The ability of devices and systems in a smart home to operate and adjust themselves without manual intervention, based on predefined conditions or triggers.
Integrated Sensors: Sensors that are embedded within the smart home environment to detect changes or events, such as motion, temperature, light, or occupancy, and provide data for automated actions.
Voice Commands: A feature that allows residents to control various devices and functions within a smart home using spoken instructions, interpreted and executed by voice recognition technology.
Health Monitor: The capability of smart home devices to track and analyze health-related data, such as sleep patterns, heart rate, or weight, providing insights and alerts for better health management.
Keep Track Of: The ability of smart home systems to continuously monitor and record data, such as energy usage, appliance status, or health metrics, over time for analysis and decision-making.
Activity 2. Ask students to answer comprehension questions related to the article:How will smart homes make daily life easier
What are some examples of tasks that can be automated in a smart home
How does the article suggest smart homes can contribute to health monitoring
What is the potential benefit of smart homes in preventing accidents
Activity 3. Divide students into groups and assign each group a specific aspect of smart homes mentioned in the article. Have each group discuss and present their findings to the class:
How can this aspect of smart homes improve daily life
What challenges might arise from implementing this technology
Step 4. Post- reading
Design Your Own Smart Home Feature Have students work individually or in pairs to brainstorm and design a unique feature for a smart home. They should consider how it will benefit residents and address specific needs.
Homework: Reflective Writing Ask students to write a short reflection on their thoughts about living in a smart home. Do they find the concept appealing or concerning What aspects would they personally enjoy or dislike