1、 Unit 6 BirdwatchingUnit 6 Birdwatching Reading(1)Reading(1)Learning aims：1.To read the article to know something about Zhalong Nature Reserve.2.To know more about the words about animal protection.3.To know the importance of protecting the birds and nature.Rules:According to the given hints,speak o
2、ut the animals name as quickly as possible,and spell the names correctly then you can get the scores.Hint1:large paws 3 scores Hint2:big and heavy 2 scoresHint3:sleep through the winter 1 scorebearHint1:short tail 3 scores Hint2:special eyes 2 scoresHint3:eat bamboo 1 scoregiantpandaHint1:big tail 3
3、 scores Hint2:eat nuts 2 scoresHint3:save food before winter 1 scoresquirrelHint1:small 3scores Hint2:brown and grey feathers 2 scores Hint3:We often see it.1 score Hint1:long thin neck 2 scoresHint2:white feathers 1 scoreHint1:broad wings 3 scoresHint2:hooked beak 2 scoresHint3:brown feathers 1 sco
4、reHint1:tall 3 scores Hint2:long neck 2 scoresHint3:long legs 1 score crane crane in North-east China in the north-east of ChinaWhere is Zhalong?It is in Heilongjiang Province.What kind of land is there in Zhalong?There are wetlands in Zhalong.Whats Zhalong famous for?Its famous for many kinds of bi
5、rds.1.Why do lots of tourists go to Zhalong?2.Is Zhalong a perfect place for some rare birds?Why?listening To watch birds.Yes.It provides food and cover for a lot of wildlife.While-readingParagraph 1:Paragraph 2:Paragraph 3:Paragraph 4:A.About birds in ZhalongB.What the Birdwatching Society members
6、doC.More people can help count and describe the birdsD.Birds in Zhalong are in dangerScanningParagraph 5:E.About Zhalong Nature Reserve 1.Many birds live in Zhalong all year round,2.Most birds are active in the daytime,3.There are not many cranes left in the world,and 40 per cent of them live in Zha
7、long.so you can easily watch them there.while some go there only for a short stay.Match the sentences(Para 2)ScanningRead and fill in the table.(Para 3)ScanningHave more space for farms and buildingsLead to less and less space for wildlifeFishermen keep fishing thereBirds dont have enough food to ea
8、tMake laws to prevent Read Paras.45 and answer questions.Scanning1.What do members of the Birdwatching Society do?2.What can tourists do?Is it meaningful?They can count and describe the birds.It helps more people understand the Study the birds.Record their types and changes in their numbers.Reading
9、time.Choose T or F.1.Zhalong is an important wetland in the world._2.Birds can find food and cover in Zhalong._3.The birds in Zhalong live in large cages._4.Most birds are active at night._5.Forty per cent of cranes live in other parts of the world._6.The Chinese government has made laws to protect
10、wildlife._7.Zhalong needs more people to feed the birds._8.Studying Zhalong helps us learn about protecting wildlife._FFFTTFTT What do you know about Zhalong?Zhalong is a _ _.It is one of the worlds most important _ because they _ food and _for the birds.Many birds live there_.There are _ cranes in
11、the world.They are _.We should help more people _ the importance of the wetlands.naturereservewetlands providecoverall year roundin dangerunderstandrarePost-readingPair workA：May I ask you some questions about Zhalong?B：Yes,please.A：Where is Zhalong?B：It is inA：What kind of land is there in Zhalong?
12、B：There are A:Why is Zhalong a special place?B:Because there are many and it can provideA:Do the birds live in Zhalong all year round?B:No,many,while someA:What will happen if there are no wetlands?B:A:What can we do to help?B:Location(位置位置)Land type:Importance:Rare birds:Dangers:Actions:Hope:in Nor
13、th-east Chinawetlandprovides food and cover cranes less and less space for wildlife no food to eatMore people understand the importance of the wetlands.The Chinese government makes laws to protect Zhalong.The Birdwatching Society are studying the birds in Zhalong.Summary:Zhalong-a special place What can we do to protect birds?Homework1.Try to talk about Zhalong Nature Reserve with your friends.2.Finish the exercises on your learning paper.
