1、Learning aimsLearning aims1.学生能够理清文章结构，理解文章主旨大意。2.学生能够根据时间线索及细节内容对 Darwin 的发现之旅进行简单的复述。3.学生能够在语篇中找出体现 Darwin 科学探索精神的词句并能加以分析理解。4.通过阅读，体会科学探索的艰辛，学习达尔文不畏艰难、大胆质疑、勇于探究的科学精神。CharlesCharles DarwinDarwin1809-18821809-1882English geologistEnglish geologist andand naturalistnaturalistfamous bookfamous book O
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