1、1.understand the purpose and content of time capsules by listening;2.decide what typical objects to put inside their time capsules and explain the reason by reading and talking;3.make critical comments on technological progress;4.write a letter to the future with logic and creativity by following Ei
2、nsteins example.By the end of this class,students are expected to:？Make a time capsuleStarting point Step 1Step 2Step 4Step 3containerwhat life was likeletter to the futureStep 2:Gather objects Step 3:Write a letteranythingRead the first two paras.and underline the answers in the passage.1.When was
3、this time capsule designed to be opened?2.Where was this time capsule buried?3.What is the purpose of creating this time capsule?4.What objects can be found inside this time capsule?You need to put a typical technological product in your time capsule to show what life is like now.What would you choo
4、se?“a toothbrush,a fountain pen,a baseball,a toy car,a small camera,microfilm rolls recording,a variety of seeds including wheat,and many more.”Group sharing:What would you choose?Why?I would put a _ in the timecapsule,because _.We can use it to do a lot of things.For example_.ChoiceReason Examples“
5、Pyramid structure”In his letter,he wrote about the technological progress man had made:“Our time is rich in inventive minds,the inventions of which could make our lives considerably easier.We are crossing the seas by power and use power also in order to relieve humanity from all tiring muscular work
6、.We have learned to fly and we are able to send messages and news without any difficulty over the entire world through electric waves.”adj.adv.Life in 1939 was _?_detail 1detail 2detail 3detail Group discussion:l Generally describe what life is like in 2023.l Use specific details to make it a vivid
7、picture.(3 details)(We can/We are able to)Life in 2023 is _(adj.)_?Critical thinking:Are there any problems caused by technological progress?Hope for a BETTER future!Write on the writing paperPEER REVIEW checklistCriteriaYesNoSuggestionsPart 1p Use an adjective to generally describe our life in 2023
8、p Give enough details to make the adjective a vivid picturePart 2 p Use the“Pyramid structure”to explain the object he/she chosePart 3p Mention the problems caused by technological progress p Express hopes and wishesLanguage p Write with fluent language and correct grammaro Have I used an appropriat
9、e adjective to describe our world now?(Yes/No)o Have I given enough specific details to make it a vivid picture?(Yes/No)o Have I used the“Pyramid structure”to explain my opinion effectively?(Yes/No)o Have I mentioned my concerns about technological progress?(Yes/No)o Have I expressed my hopes and wishes positively?(Yes/No)Self-checklistHomeworkpPolish up your letterpDecide on a date to open it and then seal it up
