UNIT 12 INNOVATION LESSON 3 Stephen Hawking课件2（共37张PPT,内镶嵌音频）-高中英语北师大版（2019）选择性必修第四册

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LESSON 3
STEPHEN HAWKING
UNIT 12 INNOVATION
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
To read and talk about the life events of Stephen Hawking;
To read for general understanding;
To read for specific information to understand words in context;
To understand and learn words and expressions in context;
To compare personal opinions with the ideas of others;
To introduce Stephen Hawking based on a diagram;
To learn and practise using phrasal prepositions.
KEY POINTS AND DIFFICULT POINTS
To answer the comprehension questions;
To understand the life events of Stephen Hawking;
To find more information about Stephen Hawking online;
To struggle with complicated sentence structures;
To understand the Black Holes Theory;
To explain Stephen Hawking's saying in the passage;
To think critically and express opinions freely;
To compare personal opinions with the ideas of others.
READ AND EXPLORE
How much do you know about Stephen Hawking
1. Where was Stephen Hawking born
A. In North Ireland. B. In England. C. In Scotland.
2. What nickname did Stephen Hawking earn in school
A. Newton.
B. Einstein.
C. Boy Wonder.
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READ AND EXPLORE
How much do you know about Stephen Hawking
3. After being diagnosed with ALS, doctors gave Hawking about how much time to live.
A. About two months.
B. Perhaps two years.
C. Maybe 12 years.
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READ AND EXPLORE
How much do you know about Stephen Hawking
4. How old was Hawking when he died
A.76 years old. B. 78 years old. C. 86 years old.
5. What did Hawking ask to be engraved on his headstone
A. A poem about the stars.
B. A scientific formula.
C. A political quote.
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READ AND EXPLORE
How much do you know about Stephen Hawking
6. Which of the following is not what Hawking was famous for
A. His brilliant work in theoretical physics and cosmology.
B. His overcoming the challenges of ALS.
C. His speech-generating equipment.
D. His 1988 book.
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READ AND EXPLORE
How much do you know about Stephen Hawking
7. What do you know about the simple version A Briefer History of Time
A. It was written in the year 1988.
B. It was co-authored with Leonard Mlodinow.
C. It was written to be more accessible to common people.
D. It sold well once it came out.
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READ AND EXPLORE
How much do you know about Stephen Hawking
8. Why didn’t Hawking consider himself an unlucky man
A. Because Hawking could write books.
B. Because his doctors developed a piece of speech—generating equipment that allowed him to speak.
C. Because he had a family, and was successful in his work.
D. Because he went to the University of Oxford to study.
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READ AND EXPLORE
Read the webpage again. Complete the timeline about Stephen Hawking’s life and work.
1942
was born
1959
went to University of Oxford to study physics
READ AND EXPLORE
Read the webpage again. Complete the timeline about Stephen Hawking’s life and work.
1963
was diagnosed with ALS
1985
lost his speech because of an operation and later lost the use of his hands
At the age of 21
How long did he expect to live
A few years
How did he speak
With a piece of speech-generating equipment
READ AND EXPLORE
Read the webpage again. Complete the timeline about Stephen Hawking’s life and work.
1988
2005
Wrote a simpler version, A Briefer History of Time
Wrote A Brief History of Time: From the Big Bang to Black holes
Why did he wrote a simpler version
Because many people could not understand what he had written.
Read the webpage again. Complete the timeline about Stephen Hawking’s life and work.
What did he study
What did he find
There was a sort of hole in the center of a black hole. This hole led to another universe, completely separate from our own.
He studied black hole.
READ AND EXPLORE
Read the webpage again. Complete the timeline about Stephen Hawking’s life and work.
READ AND EXPLORE
What did he argue in the books
He argued that we should look for a different way to discover the deepest secrets of the universe.
2010
Wrote The Grand Design with Leonard Mlodinow
2012
Wrote a simpler version, A Briefer History of Time
2018
died
Read the webpage again. Ask and answer the questions about Stephen Hawking in pairs.
READ AND EXPLORE
1. When did he become ill What was the result of his illness
He was diagnosed with ALS at the age of 21. He was only expected to live for a few years.
Read the webpage again. Ask and answer the questions about Stephen Hawking in pairs.
READ AND EXPLORE
2. What did he study What did he find
He studied black hole.
There was a sort of hole in the centre of a black hole. This hole led to another universe, completely separate from our own.
Read the webpage again. Ask and answer the questions about Stephen Hawking in pairs.
READ AND EXPLORE
3. What books did he write What did he argue in the books
He wrote From the Big Bang to Black Holes, A Briefer History of Time, The Grand Design.
He argued that we should look for a different way to discover the deepest secrets of the universe.
Read the webpage again. Ask and answer the questions about Stephen Hawking in pairs.
READ AND EXPLORE
4. What is a black hole
A black hole is a place in space where gravity is very strong. Anything that falls into it never comes out. Noting can escape from it, not even light. As a result, it is impossible to see a black hole.
Group Work Think and share.
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1. What was Stephen Hawking’s attitude towards life Find evidence from the webpage.
Hawking had a positive attitude towards life and he never got disappointed or discouraged from his illness.
“Hawking was famous. Not just for his brilliant work in theoretical physics and cosmology, but also …”
Group Work Think and share.
READ AND EXPLORE
1. What was Stephen Hawking’s attitude towards life Find evidence from the webpage.
"Although Hawking's physical abilities declined over decades, he never ceased his studies…"
"In spite of his disease, Hawking didn't consider himself an unlucky man."
"My expectations were reduced to zero when I was 21. Everything since then has been a bonus."
Group Work Think and share.
READ AND EXPLORE
2. What do you think this saying by Stephen Hawking means: "Look up at the stars and not down at your feet...be curious."
It means that we should not focus on our everyday lives and worry too much about unimportant matters. We should think on a larger scale and be curious about nature and the simple things of life.
Group Work Think and share.
READ AND EXPLORE
3. How are the paragraphs on the webpage connected to each other Find and circle the indicators.
Hawking later found…, although Hawking’s physical…, Hawking also wrote…, In spite of his disease
Stephen Hawking was born in 1942. he studied at Universities of Oxford and Cambridge, but at the age of 21, he was diagnosed with a serious disease. However, he finished his 1. __________ and got a job at the University of Cambridge and continued his work in 2. ______________ physics and 3. ____________. While his reputation for his work spread, his physical ability 4. ___________. In 1985, after an
Complete the summary of Stephen Hawking’s life based on what you have learnt.
READ AND EXPLORE
studies
theoretical
cosmology
declined
operation, he started to use 5. _____________________________ to help him talk. However, Hawking never ceased his studies and he continued to develop his theories on 6. ______________. Hawking believed that he was not an unlucky person. From his diagnosis at 21 he regarded everything since then as a 7. __________ . He was proud of his family and his work, and he appreciated the help that many people had given him.
Complete the summary of Stephen Hawking’s life based on what you have learnt.
READ AND EXPLORE
speech-generating equipment
black holes
bonus
Why can Stephen Hawking make such great achivements with his severe illness
READ AND EXPLORE
achievements
illness
VS.
Read the following 3 facts about Stephen Hawking and discuss in your group what qualities he has as a scientist.
READ AND EXPLORE
A. When he was a teenager, Stephen and his friends built a computer out of old clock parts, telephone switchboards and other recycled items. His friends nicknamed him “Einstein”!
Innovation Spirit
Read the following 3 facts about Stephen Hawking and discuss in your group what qualities he has as a scientist.
READ AND EXPLORE
B. Stephen was always keen for his work to be accessible to everyone, not just scientists. He wrote books that explained his theories in simple terms for everyone to understand, including a children’s book. His most famous book, A Brief History of Time, sold more than 10 million copies!
Passion for sharing the wonders of the cosmos
Read the following 3 facts about Stephen Hawking and discuss in your group what qualities he has as a scientist.
READ AND EXPLORE
C. Stephen is remembered as an inspiration to many people. He had an amazing mind, incredible determination and didn’t let his illness stand in his way. He challenged doctors’ predictions, living for a further 55 years after his diagnosis.
Incredible determination
What can we learn from Stephen Hawking
READ AND EXPLORE
Stephen Hawking
curious
persistent
hardworking
devoted
innovative
gifted
...
EXPRESS YOURSELF
Find more information about Stephen Hawking online. Do you feel inspired by him Give reasons along with your comments.
EXPRESS YOURSELF
Find more information about Stephen Hawking online. Do you feel inspired by him Give reasons along with your comments.
Stephen is remembered as an inspiration to many people. He had an amazing mind, incredible determination. Although he had lost speech, he never stopped his studies. He challenged doctors’ predictions, living for a further 55 years after his diagnosis.
LANGUAGE POINTS
Hawking was famous, not just for his brilliant work in theoretical physics and cosmology, but also for overcoming the challenges of ALS (a disease that aects muscle control).
not just... but also...
（1）not only...but also... 连接两个并列的主语时，谓语动词的单复数形式遵循“就近”原则。
Not only the children but also their parents are enjoying the film. 不仅孩子们在欣赏这部影片，他们的父母也在欣赏这部影片。
Not only the flowers but also the tree needs water.
不仅这些花，这棵树也需要浇水。
LANGUAGE POINTS
Hawking was famous, not just for his brilliant work in theoretical physics and cosmology, but also for overcoming the challenges of ALS (a disease that aects muscle control).
not just... but also...
（2）not only 放在句首时，所在的句子要用倒装结构，但but also 后面的句子不倒装。
Not only do the nurses want a pay increase, but they also want reduced working hours.
护士们不仅想涨工资，而且还想减少工作时间。
LANGUAGE POINTS
Hawking was famous, not just for his brilliant work in theoretical physics and cosmology, but also for overcoming the challenges of ALS (a disease that aects muscle control).
not just... but also...
（3）A as well as B“不但B，而且A”，该结构作主语时，谓语动词的单复数形式要与A保持一致。
The boy’s brother as well as his parents is willing to donate blood to him.
不仅那个男孩的父母，而且他的弟弟也愿意给他献血。
PRACTICE
1. Not only the students but also the teacher ____________ excited about the trip.
2. Not only the manager but also the employees ____________ surprised by the decision.
3. Not only _______ she ____________ (travel) to many countries, but she has also written a book about her experiences.
4. My parents as well as my brother ____________ coming to the party.
is
were
has
traveled
are
SUMMARY
Talk about and learn the life events of Stephen Hawking;
Read for general understanding;
Read for specific information to understand words in context;
Understand and learn words and expressions in context;
Introduce Stephen Hawking based on a diagram;
Explain Stephen Hawking's saying in the passage;
Compare personal opinions with the ideas of others;
Learn and practise using phrasal prepositions.
Thank you