选修8unit3reading公开课教学内容

1、选修8unit3reading公开课What are they famous for?What are they famous for?NewtongravitydiscoveredBenjamin Franklinflash is electricity.discoveredradiumMadame CuriediscoveredMartin Lawrence Cooper马丁劳伦斯库帕inventedcellphoneDiscuss in pairs which pictures below show inventions and which show discoveries. An am

2、phibious carStephensons “Rocket”DNAAn amphibious car (2003)This is the first car that can travel safely on water and on land. This is an interesting modern invention.Stephensons “Rocket” (1781-1848) George Stephenson was one of the first men to design engines for the railways. It is an invention.The

3、 structure of DNAThis was a discovery of Francis Crick and James Watson and published in 1953. A(n) _ is something that was created by human beings not existing before.invention A(n) _is something which already exists but has been found out now.discovery What is an invention and what is a discovery?

4、 Discoveries often _ inventions.Inventions are often _ discoveries.The relationship between them:lead tobased on Applying for a patent2. Finding a problem 3. Doing research 4. Testing solution 5. Thinking of a creative solution 6. Deciding on the invention Inventing is a scientific activity and so f

5、ollows similar stages. Look at the list below and work out a suitable order.ReadingThe Problem Of The SnakesThe text narrates the problem of the snakes and presents the procedures of catching them and applying for a patent.Whats the main idea of the text?Reading Comprehension IFast readingFind out w

6、hich paragraph or paragraphs deal with each inventing steps.Reading Comprehension IIThe structure of the textThe structure of the textfind out which paragraph or paragraphs deal with each inventing steps.ParagraphStagesFind a problemDo researchThink of a creative solution Test the solutionApply for

7、a patent1234,5,67,8Scanning How did the writer catch the snakes? Using something to attract the snakes into a trap.B. Taking their habitat to another place.C. placing the snakes at a low temperature for them to sleep and then caught them.D. All the above.Reading Comprehension III2. What instruments

8、were used for catching the snakes? A. A bowl, ice-cubes, male perfumeB. A bowl, a bucket, female perfumeC. A small net, ice-cubes, a bucketD. A small net, a bucket, powders3. The biggest advantage of the writers new idea is that _.A. it makes the snakes move slowlyB. it makes the snakes hardly bite

9、usC. it is easier for us to kill the snakes without hurting ourselvesD. it is easier for us to catch the snakes without killing them4. Which statement is true according to the text? A. The snakes were so sleepy in the second attempt that they couldnt bite the writer at all.B. The author and her moth

10、er released the snakes quickly after catching them.C. Your product must be different from everybody elses if you want to receive a patent.D. A patent will be published 18 months from the date you invent it.5. According to the text, which subject do you think can be given a patent? A. A new star disc

11、overed by a scientist.B. A new novel written by Huo Da.C. A new kind of grass found in a mountain which can be used as a medicine.D. A new way to make dirty water clean. In this passage, the writer wants to encourage the readers to consider carefully the problems in daily life. The writer was succes

12、sful in catching the snakes in the second attempt. An inventor can easily get the patent for the invention.T or F ScanningReading Comprehension IV4. If you have a scientific theory or mathematical model, you can get a patent.5. The stages to apply for a patent is to fill in the form for your inventi

13、on, file your patent application with the patent office and wait for the patent examine.6. If your inventions pass the test, your application for a patent will be published 17 months from the date you apply.SummarySummarycalled upnow and thendistinguishmercifulset aboutapproachesexpectation passivemerrily seizeDiscuss with your partners what qualities does an inventor need?curious patient imaginative determinedchallenging adventurous enthu