Module 3 Journey to space
Unit 2 We have not found life on any other planets yet.
教学设计
【学习目标】
1.知识目标：熟记重点词汇和短语。
2.能力目标：能阅读介绍宇宙奥秘的文章；能根据科学故事图片写文章。
3.情感目标：加强科技知识学习，了解宇宙奥秘。
【重点难点】
整体把握文章，理清文章思路，并能根据科学故事图片写短文。
【课前延伸】
课前朗读：none 没有一个 environment环境 solar太阳的 system 系统；星系 solar system太阳系 group 群；组 galaxy 星系universe 宇宙 light 光；光线 impossible（事情）办不到的，不可能的 out在远方 communicate 联系；交流
【课内探究】
学习过程
Pre-reading
★Step1. Warm up and lead in.
Enjoy a video and answer “What is the main idea about the video?”导入space.
Talk about the topic.
★Step2. Check the words and expressions.
Finish the sentences.
We should protect the _______ (环境) of the earth against pollution.
The earth is a ______ （行星）and the sun is a star.
The sun and its planets are called the ___________(太阳系).
Scientists have discovered many other_________ （星系）in the _________ （宇宙）.
Put them in order: small — large.
galaxy planet solar system star universe
While-reading
★Step3. Fast reading
Read the passage and choose the best title for it. （√）
( ) 1. Anyone out there? ( ) 2. Life on earth
( ) 3. The sun and the stars ( ) 4. The stars at night
★Step4. Careful reading
Read paragraph 1&2 and check T or F.
1. The earth goes around the sun. ( )
2. The sun and its planets are called the Milky Way. ( )
3. Our Solar System is a small part of the Milky Way. ( )
4. The scientists think that they will find life on another seven planets. ( )
5. There has been life on the earth. ( )
Try to think about the different environments between the earth and moon.
Read paragraph3&4 and answer the questions.
1. What have scientists discovered in the universe?
__________________________________
2. Have scientists sent spaceships to Mars?
___________________________________
3. Can spaceships travelled far enough to reach other planets?
___________________________________
Read paragraph 5 and answer the question with your imagination.
Is there life out there in space?
★Step5 Enjoy reading
Complete the passage.
Is there life on other planets? There are seven other planets in our (1) ____________, but (2) ______ of them has a(n) (3)____________ like that of the earth. So scientists do not think they will find life on them. Why has no one from other planets tried to (4) _____________ with us? It is true that scientists have not discovered life on other planets in the (5) _________ yet, but some scientists believe that they will find it some day.
Post-reading
★Step 6 Writing (Group work)
Have you ever read a book about space? Please show it to your classmates.
You can use the following words and expressions.
I have just read……, it`s about ……, astronauts, have/has been to , information, finish, not……yet, already, interesting……
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★Step 7 Group evaluation (选出优胜小组)
★Step 8 Summary
The universe is unique, it is bigger than you can imagine. There are still many unsolved mysteries in the universe. I hope some of you will become scientists and you can solve the mysteries some day.
【课后提升】
★Step 9 Homework
分层作业
For all： Finish your writing, hand in the next day.
For some：Make a report about the universe according to the passage.
Module 3 Journey to space
Unit 2 We have not found life on any other planets yet.
测评练习
一、根据句意及汉语提示完成单词。
1. It’s our duty to protect our ________ (环境) well.
2. No one knows exactly how large the ________ (宇宙) is.
3. You should ________ (交流) with your parents more often.
4. How many ________ (组) are there in your class?
5. The ________ (系统) can translate English into Chinese.
二、从括号内选出一个合适的词语完成句子。
1. I went to the concert last night. My five ________ (other/others) friends went, too.
2. There are three books but Li Lei likes ________ (no one/none) of them.
3. The weather in Shenzhen is different from ________ (that/it) in Heilongjiang.
4. It’s ________ (possible/impossible) for the boy to finish the work. He needs help.
5. Don’t eat ________ (such/so) many hamburgers a day. It’s bad for your health.
三、单项选择。
1. All the workers were very tired, but ____ of them would have a rest.
A. all B. neither C. any D. none
2. Some American astronauts ____ to the moon several times.
A. went B. go C. have been D. have gone
3. There has been an old story here for ____ years.
A. million B. a million of C. millions of D. millions
4. —Have you ever heard the news? Some scientists have ____ sent a spaceship to the moon.
—Yes. I think they want to find life on the moon.
A. ever B. already C. yet D. never
5. ____ workers in the factory come from Henan.
A. Two hundreds B. Two hundred of C. Hundreds of D. Hundred of
四、根据句意及汉语提示完成英语句子，每空一词。
1. 他们花费了数亿元建造了这座大桥。
They spent ________ ________ ________ ________ yuan building the bridge.
2. 宇宙中有多少行星围着太阳转？
How many planets in the universe ________ ________ the sun?
3. 他们认为他们不应该同意这个旅游计划。
They ________ ________ ________ ________ agree with this travel plan.
4. 海王星是我们太阳系里的第八颗行星。
Neptune is the eighth planet in our ________ ________.
5. 这个孩子足够大了，能照顾自己了。
The child is ________ ________ ________ look after himself.
课件32张PPT。Journey to spaceWe have not found life on any other planets yet.Unit 2Tips:Choose a groupmate to record. (选一名小组成员记录分数)Enjoy a videoTalk about the video
Have an adventure in space
While-reading: passage
Pre-reading: Words & expressions
Post-reading: Writing
Have an adventure in space
While-reading: passage
Post-reading: Writing
Have an adventure in space
Post-reading: Writing
Have an adventure in space
words and expressions We should protect the _______ （环境） of the earth against pollution. environmentThe earth is a ______ and the sun is a star. planetsunThe sun and its planets are called the ___________
(太阳系) solar systemOur solar system is a small part of the _______________.（星系）Galaxy /
Milky WayThere are many _________ （星系）in the
_________（宇宙）galaxiesuniverseGame TimePut them in order: small — large.galaxy planet solar system star universe_______ ______ _______
_______ ______ planetstarsolar systemgalaxyuniverseFast reading
1. Life on Earth
2. Anyone out there?
3. The sun and other stars
4. The stars at nightRead the passage and choose the best title for it. Careful reading1.The earth goes around the sun. ( )
2.The sun and its planets are called the Milky Way. ( )
3.Our Solar System is a small part of the Milky Way. ( )Read paragraph 1&2 and check T or F.Solar system4. The scientists think that they will find life on another seven planets. ( ) 5. There has been life on the earth. ( )TFTFT the earth the moondifferences has an environment withthings can growThere is life on earthNone of them has an environment like that of the earth.The environment of the earth is different from that on
other planets in the solar system.air
water
suitable temperatureAnswer the questions.(回答问题)
1.What have scientists discovered in the universe?
__________________________________
2. Have scientists sent spaeships to Mars?
___________________________________
3.Can spaceships travelled far enough to reach other planets?
___________________________________Paragraph3&4They have discovered many other galaxies.No, they can't.Yes, they have. Are we alone ?Is there life out there in space?Maybe you can get the answers in the future.Paragraph 5Answer the question with your imagination.Listen to the tape
Let's read the passage!Let's have a PK.
（记忆大比拼）Complete the passage with the words and expression in the box.Is there life on other planets? There are seven other planets in our (1) ____________, but (2) ______ of them has a(n) (3)____________ like that of the earth. solar systemnoneenvironmentcommunicate environment none
solar system universeSo scientists do not think they will find life on them. Why has no one from other planets tried to (4) _____________ with us? It is true that scientists have not discovered life on other planets in the (5)_________ yet, but some scientists believe that they will find it some day.communicateuniverse Is there life on other planets? There are _____ _____ _____ in our ____________, but ______ of them has a(n) ____________ like that of _____ _____. So scientists do not think they will find _____ on them. Why has no one from other planets tried to ___________ _____ us? It is true that scientists have not _______ life on other planets in the _________ yet, but some scientists believe that they will find it some day.Have you ever read a book about space?
Please show it to your classmates. I have just read……, it's about …… astronauts, have/has been to , information, finish, not……yet, already, interesting…… WritingGroup discussionPlease show your composition!
(请展示你的作文！)Summary of what we learn todayGroup evaluationMiss Zhang wish:
The universe is unique, it is bigger than you can imagine. There are still many unsolved mysteries (未解之谜) in the universe. I hope some of you will become scientists and you can solve the mysteries some day.
So you should study hard now. And your dream will come true.HomeworkFor all：
Finish your writing, hand in the next day.
For some：
Make a report about the universe according to the passage. Thank you!
