Unit 3 The world of Science Developing ideas教案-高中英语外研版（2019）必修第三册英语.docx

Objectives:To understand the theme and vocabulary related to science and technologyTo develop listening, reading, writing, and speaking skillsTo encourage critical thinking and discussion on the impact of science on societyMaterials:Textbook:外研版（2019）高中英语必修第三册Unit 3Handouts: Worksheets, Discussion questions, Vocabulary listsAudio and Video materials: TED Talks or other relevant speechesProcedure:Warm-up (15 mins)Introduce the topic of science and technology and ask students to brainstorm examples of how science and technology impact their daily lives.Divide students into pairs or small groups to discuss the following questions:What are some of the most significant scientific and technological advancements of the past decade?How have these advancements changed the way we live and work?Vocabulary (30 mins)Introduce and explain the key vocabulary from the unit, such as hypothesis, experiment, theory, etc.Ask students to work in pairs or small groups to create sentences or short paragraphs using the vocabulary.Provide handouts with the vocabulary list and examples of sentences for students to refer to.Listening and Speaking (60 mins)Play a TED Talk or other relevant speech related to science and technology, such as the ethics of genetic engineering or the future of artificial intelligence.Ask students to take notes while listening and prepare a short summary of the speaker's main points.Divide students into small groups to discuss the following questions:What is the main message of the speech?How does the speaker suggest balancing the benefits and risks of scientific advancement?What are your thoughts on the issue presented in the speech?Have each group present their summary and answers to the class.Reading and Writing (60 mins)Assign a reading task from the textbook, such as an article about a scientific discovery or a debate about the impact of technology on society.Ask students to read the text and prepare a short summary.Divide students into pairs or small groups to discuss the following questions:What is the main message of the text?How does the author suggest balancing the benefits and risks of science and technology?What are your thoughts on the issue presented in the text?Have students write a short essay on the topic of science and technology, using examples from the reading and the discussions.Reflection and Conclusion (15 mins)Ask students to reflect on what they have learned in the lesson and how it relates to their personal lives.Conclude the lesson with a group discussion on the role of science and technology in society, and how students can balance the benefits and risks of scientific advancement.Assessment:Students' participation in group discussionsQuality of sentences and short essays using the vocabularyQuality of summary and analysis of the TED Talk or readingReflection on personal connection and application of what was learned.Exercise:Match the following vocabulary words with their definitions.Hypothesis a. a scientific explanation based on data and observationsExperiment b. a prediction about the outcome of an experimentTheory c. a test to determine the validity of a hypothesisConclusion d. a well-established scientific explanationAnswers:bcdaListen to the TED Talk and answer the following questions.What is the main message of the speech?How does the speaker suggest balancing the benefits and risks of scientific advancement?Do you agree or disagree with the speaker's perspective? Why or why not?Answers:The main message of the speech is that we need to be aware of the ethical and social implications of scientific advancements.The speaker suggests balancing the benefits and risks of scientific advancement by considering the ethical and social implications of the technology and involving diverse voices in decision-making.Answers may vary, but should be supported with reasons. For example, some students may agree with the speaker's perspective because they believe that the benefits of science and technology must be balanced against the risks and ethical concerns. Other students may disagree with the speaker's perspective because they believe that scientific progress should not be impeded by ethical or social considerations.Homework:Write a short paragraph explaining the difference between a hypothesis and a theory in scientific research, and provide an example of each.Read a newspaper article or research paper about a recent scientific discovery and write a short summary of the article. Include your thoughts on the potential impact of this discovery on society.Watch a TED Talk or other speech related to a scientific or technological advancement that interests you and write a short summary of the main points. Include your thoughts on the ethical and social implications of this advancement.学科网（北京）股份有限公司