1、Unit 3 The world of sciencenew inventionsold inventionsWe are living in a new age of invention.telephoneiPhonehorse-drawn cabcarHow about the inventions in the future?Can you imagine?Watch the video and answer the question:1.Which of the inventions in the video interests you most?And why?Video:life
2、in the year 3000Starting out1.Which of the inventions in the video interests you most?And why?Video:life in the year 3000Starting outUnit 3 Understanding ideas(P26)The new age of inventioninterviewinterviewerasking questionsintervieweeanswering questionsRead the text fast for the 1st time and finish
3、 task 1.1.Match the main ideas with the paragraphs:1.Paragraphs 1-2 ANew great tech-based inventions today.2.Paragraphs 3-4 BThe possibility of making a time machine.3.Paragraphs 5-8 CThe golden ages of invention of all time.4.Paragraphs 9-12 DThe inspirations to invent new things.5.Paragraphs 13-14
4、 EGreetings between the interviewer and Richard.2.What kind of book is the most probably The New Age of Invention?A.a textbook B.a science fiction C.a self-biography D.a popular science book Fast reading-Task 1 -4minsDCareful readingTask 2INVENTIONSINVENTIONSComplete the mind map with information fr
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6、ising 9._an incredible 10._Inventions of todayvirtual 3._4._tech and 5._replacement hearts and bone parts made by 6._;an intelligent 7._ using GPS,computing technology and 8._ technology.gunpowder,paper-making,printing,and the compass.the steam engine,the telephone and the radioMind MapPart 1Part 2P
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9、)wearable techflexible batteryNew tech-based inventions todaySmart electronic devices that are attached to your body.Battery that can be bent easily without breaking.3D printers GPS technologyComputing technology solar technologyNew tech-based inventions todayUse the energy from the sun.InventionsIn
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11、ng,and the compass.the steam engine,the telephone and the radiothe flexible battery3D printerssolarMind Maprealitywearablewalking housePart 1Part 2Part 3VR(virtual reality)a problem that needs a solutiondesire to think and createPost reading Task 41.Interest.As we know interest is the best teacher.S
12、o its very important to arouse our interest in exploring science.2.The strong curiosity(好奇心好奇心)and rich imagination(想象力想象力)can greatly inspire us to invent new things.Group workBe an inventor.Work in groups to design a new invention,draw a picture of it and then introduce it to the whole class.1.Its
13、 name:_ 2.Its price:_3.Its key functions:_4.Draw a picture of itGroup workSome examplesSummary Invention is a creative process,and it often begins with an everyday problem that needs to be solved.Inspiration is all around us.Keep an open and curious mind,and you will become an inventor.Based on the inventions you designed in this class,make a mini interview in your groups and practice the interview by asking at least 3 questions.HomeworkThank you!
