1、Unit 1 Reading 1 The evolution of video and sound devices 高中英语高中英语 必修（第三册）必修（第三册） Unit 1 Nature in the balance Project Making a booklet on environmental problems Preparation Group work Work in groups of four and collect different kinds of booklets as samples for discussion. Preparation What makes a
2、good booklet? A good booklet has eye-catching pictures, concise and informative text, a well-organized design and a neat layout. Preparation Review the words and expressions related to the topic of environmental problems in this unit. Preparation Factories have caused water and air pollution that ha
3、s endangered public health. Factories try to control the amount of pollution they produce. Factories have brought economic benefits. The Environmental Protection Committee plays a major role in controlling pollution, but also has a duty to promote economic growth. Different branches of government wo
4、rk together to ensure that development strategies can be followed in an environmentally friendly way. Everyone should do their part to protect the environment. Pollution global warming water pollution air pollution habitat loss soil pollution light pollution Implementation noise pollution Discuss di
5、fferent environmental problems we are faced with and decide what topics should be included in a booklet on environmental problems. overfishing Implementation Discuss in groups and choose one problem to write about for the booklet. What topic will you choose to research? Why do you choose this topic?
6、 How will you research on your chosen topic? What topic will you choose to research? We will choose the global warming as our topic./ We choose to research the topic of endangered animals. Implementation Why do you choose this topic? I was shocked when I was watching a TV programme about global warm
7、ing since it has greatly affected our planet./ I read a news report and got to know that animals, especially wild animals, are at risk. I think animals are important to us and we should protect animals and their habitats. Implementation How will you research your chosen topic? We will surf the Inter
8、net and collect useful information. We will use the diagram in Part B to help us. Implementation Prepare for creation: Divide the tasks among group members. Research your chosen problem. Collect useful information. Decide which information should be included in the booklet. Implementation Appreciate
9、 the sample: What is the sample booklet page about? What are the causes of water pollution? What are the consequences of water pollution? What can we do to control water pollution? Implementation What is the sample about? It is about water pollution. What are the causes of water pollution? Large amo
10、unts of industrial waste; animal and human waste; poisonous chemicals used in agriculture. Implementation What are the consequences of water pollution? Doing harm to animals and plants; doing harm to human beings by polluting drinking water which causes public health problems. What can we do to cont
11、rol water pollution? Draw public attention to the problem; Pass more strict laws; Take part in clean-up activities voluntarily. Implementation Discuss the structure of the writing. It consists of causes, consequences and control. Implementation Create your booklet page. Collect information about you
12、r chosen problem. Sort out relevant information. Put together what you have searched and complete the booklet page. Implementation Proofread the booklet page to make sure the language is correct and add related photos or illustrations if necessary. Implementation Present your booklet page to the res
13、t of the class. Presentation Questions and answers Suggestions Implementation Evaluation Evaluate the outcome of the booklet page. Vote on the best booklet page. Evaluation Polish up the booklet page. Put all the pages together to make a complete booklet on environmental problems. Homework 1. Show and explain your booklet to one of your family members. 2. Finish the workbook. Homework 1. Read this article aloud. 2. Finish the workbook. 谢 谢 谢谢
