本节课要达成的目标
知识与技能：
用本课所学的相关话题词汇说出近代科学家以及科技新突破，新发现,以及科技进步所带来的社会影响。
能运用阅读策略学会归纳段落大意，寻找准确细节信息和重点词汇。
情感态度价值观：
通过学习Pioneers of Science, 感受科技进步和发明创造者们给生活带来的变化。学习科学家为寻求真理的献身精神，求是精神，树立向上的学习和生活态度，培养学生高尚的情操。
教学重点：1. To use proper reading strategies for different tasks. 2. To get familiar with scientists and scientific breakthroughs in the last century.
教学难点：Learn to use reading strategies.
Module7 Unit20 Lesson3 Scientific Breakthroughs
(Reading period1)
北大附中 徐雪梅
步骤
活动
活动过程
设计意图
Warm up
1. Do you know the major discoveries of the scientists in the pictures?
展示图片
四人讨论
激活背景知识，为进入阅读课文打好铺垫
2. Let’s have a quiz about science and scientist.
小组竞争
引起阅读的悬念，激发学习动机
Fast reading
Reading strategy 1:
Get the general idea and read the text fast.
The purpose of this article is _______. (multiple choice)
Summary in one sentence.
Quick match. (books closed)
个人活动 (自己默读)
(4)全班活动，集体校对
通读全文对文章大致有所了解，对课文中的主要人物和事件有大概印象
Careful reading
Reading strategy 2:
Get specific information
(4) Fill in the table(according to time)
教师指导
学生实践
小组讨论
相互校对
让学生讨论信息错误与无信息的区别
能继续运用各种阅读微技能进行有效的阅读，?同时能在阅读中培养猜测单词词义的能力，学会排除无关信息。同时掌握文中出现的重要单词与短语的使用。
Reading strategy 3:
To decide if there is no information, make sure that the answer (true/false) cannot be inferred from the text. Also you base your decision only on the information in the text.
(5)True, False or No information
Reading strategy 4:
identify important words
(6) cloze test
(7) Find words in the text with the following meanings
After reading
(8) Retell the text
根据提示，俩人练习；班级展示
复述课文
(9) Interview. Imagine that you are a reporter who wants to interview a great scientist about his or her inventions/discoveries and future plan. Make up a dialogue and act it out.
（附件1）
活动前准备(见学案)
两人对话，表演
文章的深层理解以及语言的输出与检测
Homework
Writing Task: Your Favorite Scientist
将讨论的内容落实到笔头
附件1：
活动前的个人准备：
How to start an interview:
My name is…
I am a journalist/reporter from…
I am glad/ delighted to talk with you.
It’s my honor to talk with you.
Could I ask you some questions?
How to end an interview:
Thank you for your time/patience/cooperation.
I am grateful for your attention.
They may talk about these
I wonder if you’re…
I know you because I’ve heard that you…
Thank you for knowing so much about me.
I’m the one who…
I’m really interested in your invention.……
They may ask about these
What’s your nationality? (I’m from…)
What are you interested in?
What conclusion have you drawn?
What are you proud of?
What leads to your success? (My cautiousness/ creativeness/ determination…leads to…)
Unit 20 New Frontiers
Learning plan for Lesson 3 Scientific Breakthroughs---Reading
Lead-in
1. Discuss the questions:
Write down the relevant key words.______________________________________________.
2. Quiz about science and scientists
Write down your puzzled item.__________________________________________________.
2. Fast reading: get the main idea
1．The purpose of this article is _______.
the introduction of Albert Einstein
the introduction of the process of scientific breakthrough
introduction of the major scientific discoveries in the 20th century
the contributions scientists made to the world
Write down the key words or sentences that you think are important.
_________________________________________________________________.
3. Careful reading: get specific information
(1) Fill in the table
Time
Name
Discovery
How to discover
Influence
1905
?
?
?
Change understanding of universe
First World War
?
?
?
?
1929
?
?
by accident
?
1946
?
?
?
?
Not mentioned
_____with 120 patents
?
?
?
(2) Fill in the blanks
1. One of the 20th century’s p_____ scientists was Einstein who was i____ to d____ E=mc2 which showed how an u_____ amount of energy was produced.
2. Scientists f____ ___ how to split the atom and changed the way we c______ from writing letters to emailing.
3. The o____ of penicillin is a_____, which helped to c____ people.
4. It is a real d_____ on your hands to choose the most important discovery of the 20th century. Scientific b_____ improve the quality of human life on earth.
Can you find some words in the text that express the same ideas? For example, discover and figure out.
(4) Find words in the text with the following meanings:
1. to give something e.g. money, to a person or an organization in order to help them
2. a part of the body, such as heart or lungs
3. to divide something into separate parts
4. compare two things that are happening at the same time
5. expressing your opinions honestly
6. one of the large groups of stars that make up the universe
7. to make someone who is ill well again
8.a type of oven that cooks food very quickly
Write down the difference between False and IN.________________________.
4. After reading
(1) Retell the text
Key words:
Nouns
Verbs
Adjs
E=mc2,theory of relativity telescope, galaxy, Penicillin, bacteria, machine, missile, energy, microwave
Inspire, explore, discover, notice, realize, destroy, save, cure, measure, dedicate, affect, breakthrough
world-famous, outspoken, unbelievable, far-reaching, mass-produced, first, huge, grateful
(2) Interview: Write down your dialogue and finish the following sentences.
Preparation for the interview
How to start an interview:
My name is ________________________________.
I am a journalist/reporter from____________________________________________
I am glad/ delighted to talk with you.
It’s my honor to talk with you.
Could I ask you some questions?
How to end an interview:
Thank you for your time/patience/cooperation.
I am grateful for your attention.
They may talk about these
I wonder if you’re______________________________________________________
I know you because I’ve heard that you_____________________________________
Thank you for knowing so much about me.
I’m the one who_______________________________________________________
I’m really interested in your invention______________________________________
They may ask about these
What’s your nationality? (I’m from…)
Answer:______________________________________________________________
What are you interested in?
Answer:______________________________________________________________
What conclusion have you drawn?
Answer:______________________________________________________________
What are you proud of?
Answer:______________________________________________________________
What leads to your success? (My cautiousness/ creativeness/ determination…leads to…) Answer:_________________________________________________________
What is your future plan?
Answer:______________________________________________________________
5. Compound Words
6．Useful expressions in Lesson 3 and read after the teacher.
1. make sure of something make sure that…
2. base …on/upon…
3. be about to do something….when…
4. inspire somebody to do something
5. According to…
6. high-powered
7. far-reaching
8. double-checked
9. mass-produced
10. turn to somebody…
11. There is no doubt about it.
12. be grateful for…
13. wrestle with something
14. Theory of Relativity
15. figure out
16. not to mention
7. Cloze test of the text
Albert Einstein was suddenly________ when he was rocking his baby. He then showed in his “_________________” that not even time, ______ or ______ are _______---they change according to _______________ of them.
Edwin Hubble used the most _____________ telescope of the time and began the long, slow process of _________________. He discovered small areas of _____ which proved that the ________was larger than _________________________
Alexander Fleming saw a strange blue mould in the dish around which____________________________. This blue mould was in fact the ____________________.
In the 20th century, amazing discoveries were made in ____________________________________. Without the ____________ of these ___________________________, whether lucky or planned, the world as we know it today would _________________________________.
课件39张PPT。北大附中高二英语备课组 徐雪梅Lesson 3
Scientific BreakthroughsObjectivesTo use reading strategies for identifying accurate information.
To learn about some scientific breakthroughs and the scientists.
To talk about the influences of scientific discoveries.
To know about compound words.
In this lesson the students will be able: Do you know the major discoveries of the scientists in the pictures?
Warm-upPair WorkWho are they?What are their discoveries?How the discoveries came about?When? Where?Let’s have a quiz about science and scientist.
Good Luck!Quiz Time1. The Origin of Species was published in 1859. The book showed that people had developed from apes instead. Who is the author?
A. Leonardo do Vinci B. Charles Darwin C. Stephen Hawking2. Who said that ‘Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration’?
A. Albert Einstein B. Madame Curie C. Thomas Edison3. This mathematician found that the force of the water pushing it up is the same as the weight of the object. Who is he?
A. Archimedes B. Zhang Heng C. James Watt Quiz about scientists 4. Who received two Nobel prizes and she discovered radium In 1898?
A. Gregor Mendel B. Madame Curie C. Isaac Newton Quiz about discoveries 5. Stephen Hawking, British (1942--) He has worked in astronomy and studied ___________ in space.
A. Black holes B. UFO C. Planets7. Albert Einstein is famous for the theory of relativity and a formula ________ showed that the mass and energy were in fact equivalent
A. G=mg B. E=MC2 C. W=FS
6. Alexander Fleming discovered ________ which can kill bacteria and save the lives of millions.
Hydrogen peroxide (过氧化氢)
B. Anesthetics (麻醉剂)
C. Penicillin (青霉素)8.When was the first electric powered elevator made?
A. 1805 B. 1857 C. 1880Read to learnFirst readingReading strategy 1 →
Get the general idea and read the text fast. Don’t worry about the words that are new to you.The purpose of this article is _______. the introduction of Albert Einstein
the introduction of the process of scientific breakthrough
introduction of the major scientific discoveries in the 20th century
the contributions scientists made to the world
summaryThe text mainly talks about a few pioneers of science and their discoveries in the 20th century, which makes the world completely different.Match the pioneers with the deeds (books closed)3. He showed in his “theory of relativity” that not even time, mass or length are constant.2. He proved that the universe is actually expanding, and that further away galaxies are, the faster they move.1. He was a son of a Scottish shepherd. Although his discovery is important, he remained modest and said “Nature made penicillin.”
4. During the 2nd world war, the US Navy turned to them to produce a machine. They didn’t finish until after the war, in February 1946.A. Elbert EinsteinC. Edwin HubbleB. Alexander FlemingD. Eckert and MauchlyABCDReading strategy 2: Get specific informationSecond
readingAlbert Einstein Sudden thought Change understanding of universeEdwin Hubble other galaxies (nebulae)high-power telescope proved the universe largerAlexander Fleming penicillin by accident save millions of livesEckert & Mauchly the first computer hard workPercy Spencer microwave ovenby chance Prepare meals in minutesReading strategy 3: To decide if there is no information, make sure that the answer (true/false) cannot be inferred from the text. Also you base your decision only on the information in the text.Pair WorkThird reading1. Einstein was at work when he thought of the equation “e=mc2 ” .
2. Einstein participated in the programme that developed the nuclear bomb.
3. Hubble studied the universe for over twenty years.
4. Hubble discovered that our galaxy is bigger than we thought it was.
5. Fleming had been studying bacteria in his laboratory when the discovery happened.
6. The first computer was extremely difficult to program.
Are these statements true (T) of false (F) according to the text or is there no information (NI)? Use the strategies to help you.FNINITFNIrock babyReading strategy 4: identify important words 1. One of the 20th century’s p_____ scientists was Einstein who was i____ to d____ E=mc2 which showed how an u_____ amount of energy was produced.
2. Scientists f____ ___ how to split the atom and changed the way we c______ from writing letters to emailing.
3. The o____ of penicillin is a_____, which helped to c____ people.
4. It is a real d_____ on your hands to choose the most important discovery of the 20th century. Scientific b_____ improve the quality of human life on earth.Key: 1. premier, inspired, discover, unbelievable 2. figured out, correspond
3. outcome, amazing, cure 4. dilemma, breakthroughsFill in the blanksCan you find some words in the text that express the same ideas? For example, discover and figure out. Find words in the text with the following meanings:meanwhilegalaxy1. to give something e.g. money, to a person or an organization in order to help them
2. a part of the body, such as heart or lungs
3. to divide something into separate parts
4. compare two things that are happening at the same time
5. expressing your opinions honestly
6. one of the large groups of stars that make up the universe
7. to make someone who is ill well again
8.a type of oven that cooks food very quickly
outspokenmicrowavecureorgansplitdonateRetell the textE=mc2 ,theory of relativity telescope, galaxy, Penicillin, bacteria, machine, missile, energy, microwave
Optional TaskInspire, explore, discover, notice, realize, destroy, save, cure, measure, dedicate, affect, breakthroughworld-famous, outspoken, unbelievable, far-reaching, mass-produced, first, huge, grateful
Tell the stories of the scientists with the words given.E=mc2,premier,theory of relativity, inspire, rock baby, mass, outspoken, unbelievabletelescope, galaxy, world-famous, mist, universePenicillin, bacteria, notice, kill, save, modestAccuracy of missiles, first computer,measure,energyOven meal radar chocolateImagine that you are a reporter who wants to interview a great scientist about his or her inventions/discoveries and future plan. Make up a dialogue and act it out.TipsInterview
HomeworkWriting Task: Your Favorite ScientistWhat is the most important or interesting fact about the scientist?
Why do you like him or her?
What are his or her achievements?
Period TwoLanguage Study and UseWarm-up “Creativity in science could be described as the act of putting two and two together to make five.”
------- Arthur Koestler Pair Work DiscussionWhat does the sentence mean?
Give examples to show how creativity works in science.air, ship, space,
day, time, way, break, through,
some, out
handCreativity in Word-buildingOptional TaskChoose two of the following words and join together to make new words.airship, airspace, airway, spaceway, spaceship, daytime, daybreak, timeout, breakthrough,, breakout, throughout, sometime, handsome, handout
timespacewayspace×Creativity in Word-buildingoutcomeoutcome+Compound WordsCompound words are made up of two (or more) separate words. Can you find more compound words in the text?meanwhile, outspoken, world-famous, breakthrough, far-reaching, double-checked, something, nothing, sometimes, mass-produced, without, mobile phone… Match the categories (a-e) with the examples from the text (1-5). Then add examples of your own.1. breakthrough; outcome
2. CD player; jet engine
3. mass-produce;
double-check
4. one-year-old; world- famous; far-reaching
5. flying machine;
nuclear bomb
a) compound noun (noun + noun)
b) compound noun
(verb + preposition)
c) compound noun
(adjective + noun)
d) compound verb
e) Compound adjectiveWrite your own examplesTo stimulate to action; motivate
To affect, guide, or arouse by divine influence.
Inspire sb to do sth
__________________________ by her example.
她的榜样激励他更加努力地工作.
Inspire sth in sb 激起某人某种感情
Inspire sth with sth
His speech ______________________________.
他的演讲燃起了他们的希望.Language PointsInspire V.He was inspired to work harder inspired them with hope./inspired hope in them.constant adj. 1. staying the same for a period of time
A thermostat keeps the temperature constant. (保持恒定的)
2. happening all the time or regularly
Sam was in constant pain. (持续不断的)
constantly adv. constancy n. 坚定不移, 持久性
amazing adj. so surprising that it is hard to believe
amaze v. amazement n.
与amazing类似的形容词常见的有: exciting, interesting, disappointing, puzzling, surprising, astonishing, shocking, moving, encouraging, boring, delighting, inspiring, pleasing, tiring, worrying等, 表示”令人…的”.1. To try to get help, advice, or sympathy from sb. by doing sth.
Nobody seems to understand; I don’t know who to turn to.
向某人求助
2. to look at a particular page in a book.
E.g. Turn to page 101 for more information.
turn downup turn offon
turn into
turn in
turn back
turn out
turn on
turn over
turn againstturn to sbbe doing sth. when…..
be about to do sth. when…
be on the point of doing sth. when…
Key sentencesThis outspoken young man was rocking his one-year-old baby when he was suddenly inspired.“正要/正在……突然”的表达:我们正要放弃时,校长来鼓励我们了.We were on the point of giving up when the headmaster came to encourage us.2.E=mc2 showed how a small piece of mass could produce an unbelievable amount of energy.他的世界著名的方程式显示出质量很小的物质怎样能产生出令人难以置信的巨大能量.mass: (1);quantity of matter without a regular
shape
(2); a large number of
(3); tech (in science) the amount of
matter in a body.)A mass of information ________ ( have ) been collected by them. Masses of books ________ ( have ) been sent to the countryside.
).创造历史的往往是民众．
3.)他遍体鳞伤．
4.)她说总的来讲她不喜欢孩子hashaveThe masses are often the makers of history.He was a mass of bruises. She says she doesn’t like children in the mass.1.make sure of something make sure that…
2. base …on/upon…
3.be about to do something….when…
4. inspire somebody to do something
5. According to…
6. high-powered
7. far-reaching
8. double-checked
9. mass-produced
10. turn to somebody…
11. There is no doubt about it.
12. be grateful for…
13. wrestle with something
14. Theory of Relativity
15. figure out
16. not to mentionUseful expressions:1.我正要出去,这时电话铃响了。
(be about to do….when….)
2.科学家的事迹激起了我们对学习的热爱。(inspire)
3.我们急切地等待着他们讨论的结果。(outcome)
4.似乎没有人懂这个，我不知道该向谁求教。(turn to)
5.他在经商上肯定会成功的。
(there is no doubt about…)Translation1.I was about to go out when the telephone rang.
2.The stories of great scientists inspired in us a love for learning.
3.We are anxiously awaiting the outcome of their discussion.
4.Nobody seems to understand and I don’t know who to turn to.
5.There is no doubt about his success in business.Optional TaskText MemoryFill in the blanksAlbert Einstein was suddenly________ when he was rocking his baby. He then showed in his “_________________” that not even time, ______ or ______ are _______---they change according to _______________ of them.inspiredtheory of relativitymasslengthconstantour experienceEdwin Hubble used the most _____________ telescope of the time and began the long, slow process of _________________. He discovered small areas of _____ which proved that the ________was larger than _________________________high-poweredexploring our galaxymistuniversehad previously been thoughtAlexander Fleming saw a strange blue mould in the dish around which____________________________. This blue mould was in fact the ____________________.the bacteria had been destroyednatural form of penicillininfluenceIn the 20th century, amazing discoveries were made in ____________________________________. Without the ____________ of these ___________________________, whether lucky or planned, the world as we know it today would _________________________________.medicine, communication,transport and spacebreakthroughs pioneers in science and technologyhave been a completely different placeCan you use the following words to describe the development of telephone?Optional TaskBell,1876,America,invent,inspire, Morse code, electrical cables, correspond, breakthrough, far-reachingwireless, distance, communication, mass-produced, amazing, base…on, messages, grateful, videophone, dedicate Voice your opinionWhat do you think will be the 5 scientific breakthroughs in the 21st century and how will they influence our life? We'll live longer!We’ll conquer cancer!We’ll “manage” the Earth!Space tourismSelf-diagnosed systemRelief TVTopicsspace exploration, artificial intelligence, life spanInfluenceThank youTips for InterviewBefore an interview:Prepare the questionsSteps for an interview:Introduce yourself Talk about your purpose of the interviewAsk questions Thank the intervieweeHow to start an interview:My name is…
I am a journalist/reporter from…
I am glad/ delighted to talk with you.
It’s my honor to talk with you.
Could I ask you some questions?How to end an interview:Thank you for your time/patience/cooperation.
I am grateful for your attention.
They may talk about these
1.I wonder if you’re…
2.I know you because I’ve heard that you…
3.Thank you for knowing so much about me.
4.I’m the one who…
5.I’m really interested in your invention.
They may ask about these
What’s your nationality? (I’m from…)
What are you interested in?
What conclusion have you drawn?
What are you proud of?
What leads to your success? (My cautiousness/ creativeness/ determination…leads to…)
What is your future plan?
