1、Lead-inRemember me?Albert EinsteinThe man who changed our understanding of the universeYuan LongpingA Pioneer for All PeopleLead-inWho is he?Qian XuesenThe father of Chinas aerospaceStephen HawkingA man with a world of pure thoughtWhat do they have in common?extremely well-respected, outstanding sci
2、entists, made substantial contributions, made great achievements, succeeded in their scientific field .What makes a great scientist?1. Qian changed his major because of a shift in personal interest. 2. Qians strong interest in art has a positive impact on a scientists development. 3. When Hawking wa
3、s young, almost everyone believed that the universe began with a big bang.4. Because Hawking was determined, he was able to succeed even though he was ill.Fast readingGo through the texts and decide T/FF TFT Why was Qian called “ the father of Chinas aerospace”?Much of the technology behind the Shen
4、zhou rockets was based on his research. What important qualities and personality in Qian Xuesen helped him earn the name? Careful reading Circle words that describe his personalities Underline the story that illustrate these personalities.- The father of Chinas aerospace- A man with “great scientifi
5、c thought & scientific spirit”Qian Xuesen patriotic: served his homeland .Qian Xuansen( The father of Chinas aerospace; A man with “great scientific thought & scientific spirit”)patriotic: served his homeland with. (para. 1)switched major (para. 2)knowledgeable: became a pioneer, helped conduct impo
6、rtant reach into, co-founded JPL (para. 3); was in charge of developing . (para. 4)determined:returned to China (para. 4)took on the challenge in developing Chinas space science (para. 4)outstanding & creative:Scientific Spirit+Tireless Efforts=A Great ScientistMultiple Interests- One of the greates
7、t thinkers of the 20th and 21st centuries Stephen Hawking What qualities and personality made Stephen Hawking one of the greatest thinkers of the 20th and 21st centuries? brilliant: his own work on . : Circle words that describe his personalities Underline the story that illustrate these personaliti
8、es.- One of the greatest thinkers of the 20th and 21st centuries Stephen Hawking brilliant: his own work on . : Find words that describe his personalities Underline the story that illustrate these personalities.- One of the greatest thinkers of the 20th and 21st centuries Stephen Hawking brilliant:
9、his own work on the big bang theory was proven (para. 2)determined: insisted on his own theory; fight against his disease (para. 3)brave:dare to say. (para. 3)dare to point out . (para. 2)honest:willing to admit his fault (para. 3)This odd combination of characteristicsWhat makes a great scientist?What makes a great scientist?Scientific Spirit+Personal Interests+Gift / Talent .+Tireless Efforts=
