1、-Write about what makes a great scientistUnit 1 Science and ScientistsLearning objectivesIn this class, you will:1. summarize the scientific spirit from Qian Xuesens story.2. analyze the use of linking words in an essay.3. learn the structure of the essay on what makes a great scientist.4. write abo
2、ut what makes a great scientist. Warming upWhich great scientists have we learned?What personalities make them great?1 Warming up personalitiescreativehardworkingdetermineddevotedknowledgeablebravespecializedpositive.2 Pre-readingTHE FATHER OF CHINAS AEROSPACEQian Xuesen Be Awarded with the Medal of
3、 Two Bombs and One Satellite3 While-readingActivity1 Listen, and read the passage to finish the following tasks.1. Decide if the statements are true (T) or false (F).1）Qian changed his major because of a shift in personal interest. ( )2）Qians strong interest in art has a positive impact on a scienti
4、sts development. ( )2. Why was Qian called “the father of Chinas aerospace”?the need of his country.Because much of the technology behind the Shenzhou rockets can also be traced back to Qians research.3 While-reading3. What important personality and qualities Qian Xuesen had helped him earn the name
5、 of “the father of Chinas aerospace”? Find words that describe Qian Xuesens personalities. patriotichardworkingdevotedpatrioticspecialized3 While-readingbravedetermined knowledgeableoutstandingcreativepositive3 While-reading3. What important personality and qualities Qian Xuesen had helped him earn
6、the name of “the father of Chinas aerospace”? patriotichardworkingdevotedknowledgeablespecializedbravedeterminedoutstandingcreativepositiveThe father of Chinas aerospaceQian Xuesun3 While-readingActivity2 Study the language and structure.1. Circle the linking words and phrases in the passage, and de
7、scribe their function.To make the passage more coherent (连贯的）and logical In time order3 While-reading2. What is the function of each paragraph in the passage?Paragraph 1Paragraphs 2-5Paragraph 6Paragraph 7His death and peoples appreciation of himIntroductionHis personal history and achievementsOther
8、 interestsScientific SpiritParagraph 1: Brief introductionSignificance of the scientific spirit & inspiration you get from itParagraph 2: Quality 1Paragraph 3: Quality 2Paragraph 4: Quality 3StoryStoryStoryIn time order, using linking words and phrases4 While-writing4 While-writing Write an essay ab
9、out the scientific spirit.根据以下信息用英语写一篇短文介绍袁隆平教授。1.袁隆平，1930年出生于北京。自幼刻苦学习，为了应对粮食危机，他选择学习农业。也许再没有哪位科学家比袁隆平对中国农业科学的影响更大了。他的杂交水稻不仅养活了中国，也造福了全世界。2. 他把他的一生都奉献给了农业，自从1953 年从重庆西南农学院(Southwest Agricultural College)大学毕业以后,他一直在为世界农业耕耘。他认为自己是个农民，因为他不断地在田间工作，进行科学研究。3. 通过不懈的努力，袁隆平克服了巨大的技术难题，于1974年研制出了第一批可用于农业生产的杂交
10、水稻。由于他的研究,我国水稻产量快速增长, 解决了粮食不足的问题。袁隆平的创新不仅养活了中国，也养活了其他许多国家。4. 总之，袁隆平是最值得尊敬的科学家之一，他被誉为“杂交水稻之父” （the Father of Hybrid Rice）, 他的事迹一直激励着我们前进。4 While-writingpersonalitieslinking wordspatriotichardworkingdevotedknowledgeablespecializedbravedeterminedoutstandingcreativepositive举例：for example, for instance递进
11、：besides, in addition, whats more, moreover, furthermore转折：however, nevertheless, instead, while让步：though, although, even though, even if, despite, in spite of原因：becuase, because of, due to, thanks to, owing to, as a result of结果：so, thus, therefore, as a result/consequence, consequently, accordingly
12、事实：in fact, as a matter of fact, indeed, acctually, in reality总结：in a word, in short, all in all, in conclusion, in summary, to sum up4 While-writing Work in groups of four to write your essays.根据以下信息用英语写一篇短文介绍袁隆平教授。1.袁隆平，1930年出生于北京。自幼刻苦学习，为了应对粮食危机，他选择学习农业。也许再没有哪位科学家比袁隆平对中国农业科学的影响更大了。他的杂交水稻不仅养活了中国，也
13、造福了全世界。2. 他把他的一生都奉献给了农业，自从1953 年从重庆西南农学院(Southwest Agricultural College)大学毕业以后,他一直在为世界农业耕耘。他认为自己是个农民，因为他不断地在田间工作，进行科学研究。3. 通过不懈的努力，袁隆平克服了巨大的技术难题，于1974年研制出了第一批可用于农业生产的杂交水稻。由于他的研究,我国水稻产量快速增长, 解决了粮食不足的问题。袁隆平的创新不仅养活了中国，也养活了其他许多国家。4. 总之，袁隆平是最值得尊敬的科学家之一，他被誉为“杂交水稻之父” （the Father of Hybrid Rice）, 他的事迹一直激励着我
14、们前进。4 While-writingBorn in 1930 in Beijing, Yuan Longping studied hard from the time he was a child. In order to tackle food crisis, he chose to study agriculture. Yuan Longping made the greatest impact on Chinas agricultural science. His hybrid strains not only feed China, but also the whole world.
15、 Devoted to agriculture, Yuan worked on agriculture after he graduated from Southwest Agricultural College in Chongqing. He considered himself a farm worker because he continually worked the land in his research.The Father of Hybrid Rice5 Post-writingYuan was determined to solve food crisis in China
16、. Through intense effort, Yuan overcame enormous technical difficulties to develop the first hybrid rice that could be used for farming in 1974. As a result of Yuans research, Chinas rice production has increased rapidly, in turn, he worked out the problem of food shortage. Yuans contribution helped
17、 feed not just china, but many other countries that depend on rice as well. In conclusion, Yuan was one of the most respected scientists. He was known as the “father of hybrid rice”, and his deeds always inspired us.5 Post-writingUse this checklist to help you revise the draft.Does the writer explai
18、n clearly the personal qualities that make up the scientific spirit?Does the writer give examples from the lives of the scientist(s) to illustrate the points?Does the writer describe the personality of a great scientist?Does the writer use appropriate linking words and phrases to tie the ideas toget
19、her?Does the writer use separate paragraphs, each with its own function?SummaryIn this class, we have:1. summarized the scientific spirit from Qian Xuesens story. 2. analyzed the use of linking words in an essay.3. learned the structure of the essay on what makes a great scientist.4. written about what makes a great scientist. Thank you!
