1、Unit 1 Science and ScientistsPeriod 6 Assessing your progress&projectLead in brilliant What words related to scientists and researches come to your mind when you see these pictures?scientific theoryfindinggifted/talentedastronomermicroscopecaculate. Revision adj. having or marked by unusual and impr
2、essive intelligence Write down the word that matches each English definition.【语法填空】The writer had a mind.Her works is a very high quality production, written and acted.brilliantlybrilliant brilliant Revision n. a scientific instrument which makes very small objects look bigger so that more detail ca
3、n be seen Write down the word that matches each English definition.【语法填空】If you look at the paper under microscopeyou will see the fibres.a microscope Revision n. a scientist who studies the stars, planets, and other natural objects in space Write down the word that matches each English definition.【
4、语法填空】However, there were a few in Greece and other places who didnt agree with the geocentric view(地心说地心说).astronomers astronomer Revision n. a formal idea or set of ideas that is intended to explain something Write down the word that matches each English definition.【语法填空】On two separate morning vis
5、its to the scientists lab,each man walked for an hour at an average speed that, theory ,should allow his body to rely mainly on fat for fuel.(2020江苏高考题江苏高考题)in theory Revision adj. that confounds or contradicts or confuses;in disagreementWrite down the word that matches each English definition.【语法填空
6、】His comments appeared .remarks made earlier in the day by the chairman.to contradict contradictory Activity 1Task 1 Read some difficult words. The scientists main task is to discover how things work in the universe. But few scientists have placed themselves under the .So even though the scientific
7、method,which mainly includes hypotheses, data collection, and statistical analysis, is written down, the method by which scientists come to conclusions is hard to identify.brilliant , solid , microscope , finding , contradictory , gift ,astronomer , theory.sttstkl adj. 统计的；统计学的（statistics的形容词） hapsi
8、zn. 假定；臆测（hypothesis的复数）Activity 1Two of the essential qualities a scientist needs to have seem to be curiosity and creativity. People who are curious usually have a mixture of seemingly desires: They are looking for originality and yet they also want everything in its proper place. To settle the co
9、nflict between statistics and ,scientists often have to be creative, and think outside the box-approach the problem from different directions. brilliant , solid , microscope , finding , contradictory , gift ,astronomer , theory. rdnlti n. 创意；独创性，创造力（ 词形 n. origin; adj.original ）Activity 1They must h
10、ave a vivid imagination and a strong intuition in order for new to be made.It echoes something the Carl Sagan once said .He believes that every childstarts out as a scientist and every child is with the sense of wonder and awe”.brilliant , solid , microscope , finding , contradictory , gift ,astrono
11、mer , theory. ntun n. 直觉；直觉力；直觉的知识 n. 敬畏，惊叹 ek vt. 反射；重复vi. 随声附和；发出回声Activity 1Task 2 Ccorrect forms of the words below. The scientists main task is to discover how things work in the universe. But few scientists have placed themselves under the .So even though the scientific method,which mainly inc
12、ludes hypotheses, data collection, and statistical analysis, is written down, the method by which scientists come to conclusions is hard to identify.brilliant , solid , microscope , finding , contradictory , gift ,astronomer , theory.miscroscopebrilliantsolidActivity 1Two of the essential qualities
13、a scientist needs to have seem to be curiosity and creativity. People who are curious usually have a mixture of seemingly desires: They are looking for originality and yet they also want everything in its proper place. To settle the conflict between statistics and ,scientists often have to be creati
14、ve, and think outside the box-approach the problem from different directions. brilliant , solid , microscope , finding , contradictory , gift ,astronomer , theory.contradictorytheoryActivity 1They must have a vivid imagination and a strong intuition in order for new to be made.It echoes something th
15、e Carl Sagan once said .He believes that every childstarts out as a scientist and every child is with the sense of wonder and awe”.brilliant , solid , microscope , finding , contradictory , gift ,astronomer , theory.findingsastronomergiftedActivity 1 the following questions.1.What is “think outside
16、the box” according to this passage?Task 3 Read the passage again and answer It means “to approach the problem from different directions” 2.What qualities can be added to the scientific spirit list according to this passage?or it has the similar meaning to “to be creative” .Curiosity.Creativity.A viv
17、id imagination.A strong intuition.The sense of wonder and awe.Activity 2Science is simply you can do. And doing science makes you a scientist! So, what do scientists do? Actually, what matters is not only they observe in the world around them and what questions they ask,but alsothey use evidence or
18、data to answer the questions. They identify useful data and take new measurements. Some of the key issues that scientists face are calculations they do and they analyse their data to draw conclusions about the questions they ask. Task1 Fill in each blank with a word or impression that introduces a p
19、redicative clause.whatwhathowhowwhatActivity 2The final issue,which many believe to be the most important, is they need to communicate their results. This is they want everyone to benefit from their work! It seems science is all around us.You see, by doing science , scientists get a better understan
20、dng of the world around them and share that understanding with the whole world. Task1 Fill in each blank with a word or impression that introduces a predicative clause.whybecausethat/as if3.Some of the key issues . are calculations they do and they analyse their data to draw conclusions about the qu
21、estions they ask. Activity 21.Science is simply you can do . Task 2 Find out and analyse all the predicative clauses.2.Actually, what matters is not only they observe in the world around them .,but also they use evidence or data to answer the questions.what做宾语whathow做宾语whathow做定语做状语做状语Activity 24.Th
22、e final issue. is they need to communicate their results. Find out and analyse all the predicative clauses.5.This is they want everyone to benefit from their work! 6. It seems science is all around us.why做状语because特殊引导词，表原因that /as if不少成分Activity 2 the following questions.1.What is the passage about
23、?Task 3 Read the passage again and answer It is about what, how and why the scientists do.2.What is the authors opinion?Scientists use evidence to prove some calculations and want everyone to benefit from their works.3.Do you agree with the author? What is your opinion?Yes,I cant agree the author an
24、y more. Doing some research is not so easy.It needs scientists to have good qualities like curiosity ,creativity,imagination and intuition.And most importantly, they must be selfless and devote all his life to science.ReflectingWhat new ideas did you learn about science and scientists from this unit
25、?What new vocabulary and structures did you learn in this unit? How well can you use them? Did you use any of them in your language activities?Do you think the “asking questions strategy was useful in understanding the texts? What problems did you or your friends have with this unit? How did you sol
26、ve the problems? What advice did you give each other?Overall, I thought this unit was inspiring Interesting so-so difficult.Self-evaluation, self-reflection and self-improvement.Project Think outside the box Most great scientists have the ability to see the world in ways that other people do not,and
27、 to come up with new ideas the other people have never thought of. In many cases,this has caused other people to think that they are crazy at first. However, that thinking ability is important to their creative process.In this project, you are going to create an unusual invention.Project Task 1 Grou
28、p workLook at the pictures and discuss what they are. solar panel hatintelligent robot dogpowered rocket roller skatesbiodynamic fangoldfish shark-finProject Task 2 Brainstorm:What is the giant shark-fin fastened around the goldfish used for? Since inventions are meant to solve real world problems,
29、what kind of problem do you think this invention is trying to solve?To build up goldfishs swimming speed.To help goldfish into deep water.To attract other goldfishs attention better.Task 3 Read the dialogue below in roles.Discussion:What are the standards for a good presentation?Presenter： Does your
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31、 Henry, he has turned into a new fish! Now he swims with the big fish!Im so proud of him!Presenter: You too can change the life of your flsh! For just 999 yuan!Hurry! Buy it today!ProjectProjectStandardscontentformresultother detailsWhat are the standards for a good presentation?the ideas for the in
32、ventionarticledialogue feelings or tones of the presenters reasonable and clear pricespicturesword or PPTaudio or video supportive customersProject Choose one invention from the four pictures , and brainstorm as many reasons as you can to explain how and why the inventions is useful.Divide the tasks
33、 within your groups .Then present your product to your class and pay attention to the standards.Have a presentationProjectPresenter: Do you have trouble getting to class on time? Feel tired of walking to work? Do you need some more zip in your step? Then try our new Rocket Roller Skates. Just strap
34、on the rocket pack, put on your Al self driving roller skates, and youre off !Man: Since I bought the Rocket Roller Skates, I am never late for anything. And the Al self-driving system is a dream! I can even take a nap while zipping through traffic. Ifs such a dream!Presenter: You dont ever have to
35、be late again! For just 999 yuan! Hurry! Buy it today before supplies run out!Language points wordsessential来自essentia.古代希腊哲学家认为世间除了常见的水、火、土、气等四种物质外，还存在第五种物质 (quinta essentia)，第五种物质是万物之精华，弥漫在所有其他物质中，是将四种物质有机组合的最重要因素。essential 词源义为 “本质的”。Language points words* adj. extremely important and necessarySu
36、n and water is /are essential to the growth of crops. 【词汇拓展】【词汇拓展】 essentially adv. (basically)句式句式 . It is essential that you get a visa before you travel to the USA. 必不可少的，最基本的It is essential + that .(should) do sth句式句式 . It is essential for high-new technology enterprises to strengthen competitiv
37、e power.It is essential for sb to do sth本质上；根本上Language points exercisesLanguage points words* .She is wearing a vivid red coat. * .I have got vivid memories of my happy childhood . * .Im not surprised that he became a writer.Even as a child he had a vivid imagination.adj. (色彩)鲜艳的；鲜明的adj. (记忆、描述等)生动
38、的adj. (想象力)丰富的Language points sentencesIt seems as if .也表示“看起来，似乎”。使用该句型表示可能：若从句表示的是很可能实现的事情，从句谓语用陈述语气；若从句表示的是与事实相反的假设或实现的可能性很小的事情时，则从句谓语要用虚拟语气。Language points wordsIt seemed as if the good man were trying to teach us all he knew at this last lesson.这个好心人仿佛要在最后这一堂课上把他的全部知识教给我们。即学即练：It seems they had
39、 never seen each other before. She looks pale. It seems she is ill. as ifthat Think of a new invention with your group and use your notes to write an essay about its impact on your daily life.You can start your essay like this: Ever y day,I use all kinds of technology and invention.I want to invent .Homework
