外研版 (2019)必修 第三册Unit 3 The world of science导学案
展开Unit 3 The world of science
Period 1 Starting out & understanding ideas
导学案
1. To develop the interest in future inventions by watching the video and learn to talk about the influence of inventions on human.
2. To enhance the reading comprehension of the text and identity the interviewee’s opinions about the new age of invention.
3. To think about inspiration for inventions and cultivate a spirit of innovation.
1. To talk about how the way of our life inventions have changed and the reason behind these changes.
2. To master the skills of reading the interview and develop their reading comprehension.
3. Have students talk about what inspires people to invent things and future possible inventions.
New words and expressions for Period Two.
1 press v. | 9 battery n. |
2 shoot v. | 10 stuff n. |
3 compute v. | 11 desire n. |
4 capable adj.. | 12 faint adj. |
5 virtual adj. | 13 virtual reality |
6 flexible adj. | 14 wearable tech |
7 gunpowder n. | 15 in addition |
8 compass n. | 16 never say never |
Step 1 Starting out
Activity 1
Look at the four pictures with illustrations and talk about the imaginary inventions from famous novels.
the cloak of invisibility |
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The time machine |
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a virtual house of mirrors |
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video telephony |
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Activity 2
1. The students learn about some inventions by watching the video
2. The students talk about the invention which interests them most and give the reason.
Of all the inventions in the world, the computer is what I am the most interested in. The reason is that ... |
Step 2 Before reading
Activity 1
The students compare the two pictures and discuss why the way we live has changed over time.
In the past |
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Nowadays |
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Step 3 First reading
Activity 2
Skim the text and find out the answers to the following the questions.
1. What inventions are not mentioned in the interview?
A. the four great inventions in Ancient China.
B. The great Western inventions
C. computing technology and solar technology
D. space technology and medical technology
2. Which of the following statements is not true?
A. Dr Richard think the present day is a new age for inventions.
B. Lots of new inventions are based on technologies.
C. Dr Richard is an inventor himself.
D. A strong desire to create things can make it a reality to invent things.
3. What kind of book do you think is the book The New Age of Invention ?
A. a travel guide B. a science fiction C. a self-biography D. a popular science book
Step 4 Further r reading
Activity 3
The students tell the opinions from facts and choose the statements describing Dr Fairhurst’s opinions.
1. Inventions in Ancient China were better than those in the West.
2. A lot of today’s great inventions are tech-based.
3. Today, most inventors prefer working by themselves.
4. The desire to solve problems inspires invention.
5. A time machine will definitely be invented in the future.
Activity 4
Guide the students to comb the structure of the text and complete the mind map with information from the passage.
Inventions | |
Inventions in the past | Ancient China--_______________________________ The West-- ___________________________________ |
Inventions of today | Virtual reality / wearable tech 3. ________________________________ Replacement 4.____________________made by 3D printers 5._______________using DPS, computing technology and 6. ____________________________________________ |
Inspiration for inventions | Recognizing 7._________________________________ 8. ___________________________________________ |
Step 5 Post reading
1. Work in groups. Have the students think about what else inspires people to invent things.
2. Ask some students to share their opinions with the class.
Step 6 Language appreciation
• 1. It (the title of the book) suggests that the present day is a new age for inventions.
• [句式分析] 本句中 “suggest ”意为“表明”引导的宾语从句 “that the present day is a new age for inventions. ”, 从句用“陈述语气”。区别于suggest作“建议”时引导的从句用“虚拟语气”，从句谓语用“should +verb”.
• [尝试翻译] 它(本书的标题)表明当今是发明创造的新时代。
• 2. So what is it that inspires us to invent things?
• [句式分析] 本句为“强调句”，其基本结构为“It’s + 被强调部分+ that+ ...”。(注意强调句中的连接词一般只用who（指人）或that（可指物，也可指人）。若被强调的是状语，也只能用that，而不能用when或者where。而且连接词不能省略.).本句中特殊疑问词what 代替了被强调部分，故形成“What is it that +...?”.
• [尝试翻译] 那么，是什么激励我们去发明东西呢?
Step 7: Homework
1. Review new words and phrases learn in this period.
2. Preview the contents to be learned in next lesson.
【参考答案】
Step 1 Starting out
Activity 1 Look at the four pictures with illustrations and talk about the imaginary inventions from famous novels.
the Cloak of Invisibility | 隐形斗篷 |
The time machine | 时间机器 |
a virtual house of mirrors | 虚拟镜屋 |
video telephony | 视频通话 |
Activity 2
1. The students learn about some inventions by watching the video
2. The students talk about the invention which interests them most and give the reason.
Of all the inventions in the world, the computer is what I am the most interested in. The reason is that computers can do kinds of work. They are already widely used in industries, science and other fields. With the help of powerful computers, great breakthroughs have been made in different aspects. Besides, in our daily life, many people do relaxing things such as playing computer games, listening to music and so on. |
Step 2 Before reading
Activity 1
The students compare the two pictures and discuss why the way we live has changed over time.
In the past |
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Nowadays |
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【答案】（a possible answer）
In the past | People lived a traditional and simple life. Much manual work is done by hand. Besides hard living conditions, students’ studying way is single and passive. |
Nowadays | Nowadays, Technology is one of the most important factors to promote our society to develop from one era to another. Whether you are aware of it or not, every day at every time technology is greatly influencing the way we live and work. Computers, new technology in the 21th century, are the best examples. As the greatest inventions of human beings, they are being used more and more extensively in the world today. Especially when their functions are amplified with the help of internet, computers may even make everything convenient and possible. |
Step 3 First reading
Activity 2
Skim the text and find out the answers to the following the questions.
1. What inventions are not mentioned in the interview?
A. the four great inventions in Ancient China.
B. The great Western inventions
C. computing technology and solar technology
D. space technology and medical technology
2. Which of the following statements is not true?
A. Dr Richard think the present day is a new age for inventions.
B. Lots of new inventions are based on technologies.
C. A strong desire to create things can surely make it a reality to invent things.
D. Dr Richard is an inventor himself.
3. What kind of book is the most probably the book The New Age of Invention ?
A. a travel guide B. a science fiction C. a self-biography D. a popular science book
【答案】[1--3 ➞DCD
Step 4 Further reading
Activity 3
The students tell the opinions from facts and choose the statements describing Dr Fairhurst’s opinions.
1. Inventions in Ancient China were better than those in the West.
2. A lot of today’s great inventions are tech-based.
3. Today, most inventors prefer working by themselves.
4. The desire to solve problems inspires invention.
5. A time machine will definitely be invented in the future.
【答案】2/4/
Activity 4
Guide the students to comb the structure of the text and complete the mind map with information from the passage.
【答案】
Inventions | |
Inventions in the past | Ancient China--the four great inventions The West--the steam engine, the telephone, the radio |
Inventions of today | Virtual reality / wearable tech 3. flexible battery Replacement 4. hearts and bone parts made by 3D printers 5. an intelligent walking house using DPS, computing technology and 6. solar technology |
Inspiration for inventions | Recognizing 7. a problem needing a solution 8. an incredible desire to think and create, spirit of invention |
Step 5 Post reading
1. Work in groups. Have the students think about what else inspires people to invent things.
2. Ask some students to share their opinions with the class.
【答案】(a possible answer )
I think that it’s very important to simulate people's interest in exploring science, As we all know, Interest is the best teacher. Also, one’s strong observation and imitation can make it possible for teenagers to create a good quality reproduction. |
Step 6 Language appreciation
• 1. It (the title of the book) suggests that the present day is a new age for inventions.
• [句式分析] 本句中 “suggest ”意为“表明”引导的宾语从句 “that the present day is a new age for inventions. ”, 从句用“陈述语气”。区别于suggest作“建议”时引导的从句用“虚拟语气”，从句谓语用“should +verb”.
• [尝试翻译] 它(本书的标题)表明当今是发明创造的新时代。
• 2. So what is it that inspires us to invent things?
• [句式分析] 本句为“强调句”，其基本结构为“It’s + 被强调部分+ that+ ...”。(注意强调句中的连接词一般只用who（指人）或that（可指物，也可指人）。若被强调的是状语，也只能用that，而不能用when或者where。而且连接词不能省略.).本句中特殊疑问词what 代替了被强调部分，故形成“What is it that +...?”.
• [尝试翻译] 那么，是什么激励我们去发明东西呢?
Step 7: Homework
1. Review new words and phrases learn in this period.
2. Preview the contents to be learned in next lesson.
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