教版普通高中课程标准实验教科书高二选修8
Unit3 Reading The problem of the snakes
Warming Up & Reading
Teaching Goals
1 To learn about the difference between a discovery and an invention
2To arouse Ss’ interest in learning about the stages of an invention
3To develop Ss’ some basic reading skills
4To develop Ss’ ability to discover and solve the problems and cultivate Ss’ creativity and imagination
Teaching Procedures
Step 1 Warming Up
Purpose To arouse Ss’ interest in learning about the difference between a discovery and an invention
1 Get Ss t to guess what the invention is or who the inventor is in groups
Question 1
It’s made of plastics and metal
It looks like a big box
The invention helps us keep our clothes clean and lighten our work
Suggested AnswerWashing machine
Question 2
The inventor is from America
He is one of the father of inventions
The inventor invented the bulb
Suggested Answer Edison
2 Get Ss to tell as many the inventions they know as possible in groups
3 Ask Ss to look at the pictures on P19 and answer the following questions
(1) Which of the pictures is an invention
(2) Which of the pictures is a discovery
4 Get Ss to discuss the difference between the inventions and a discovery and give a definition of them and give some examples of each category
Suggested Answer
An invention is something produced for the first time through the use of imagination or ingenious thinking and experimentation
A discovery merely makes known something that already exists in nature
A good sentence example My father discovered my mother in the crowd and invented me later
Step 2 Prereading
Purpose To get Ss to be aware of the connection between inventing and the scientific process
1 Let Ss work in pairs and decided what the first and most important stage is to make an invention
2 Ask Ss to finish the exercise of Prereading on P19 and then check the answer in pairs
Key 1 Finding a problem
2 Doing research
3 Thinking of a creative solution
4 Testing solution
5 Deciding on the invention
6 Applying for a patent
Step 3 Leadingin
Purpose Arouse Ss’ interest in the text and encourage Ss to imagine the content of the text
Ask Ss to predict in pairs the content of the text based on the title and pictures
Step 4 Fast reading
Purpose To get Ss to have a brief understanding of the text
1 Ask Ss to read the text quickly and try to get the main idea of the whole text
Suggested Answer
The text narrates the problem of the snakes and presents the procedures of catching them and applying for a patent
2 Get Ss to divide the passage and work out the main idea for each part
Part I (Para 1) The discovery of the problem of the snakes
Part II (Para 2～3) The research on the approaches to solve the problem
Part III (Para 4～6) The attempts to catch the snakes
Part IV (Para 7～8) The requirement of getting a patent
Step 5 Intensive reading
1 Ask Ss to read the text carefully and find out which paragraph or paragraphs deal with each inventing process in the passage and find the examples
Suggested Answer
Paragraph
Stage
Example in this story
1
Find a problem
The snake must be __removed_ but not_ __hurt___
2
Do research
Look for _methods_ of removal the habits of snakes
3
Think of a creative solution
Identify __three_ possible approaches choose _the last one
456
Test the solution several times
Try three_ times to make it work _efficiently_
7
Apply for a patent
Fill in the form and file patent application with the Patent Office
2 Ask Ss to work in pairs and try to tell which of the following statements are true and false
(1) When the writer called up her mother in the country on the phone she was very excited
(2) The writer felt very proud that she had a chance to distinguish herself by inventing something that would catch snakes but not harm them
(3) The first thing the writer tried to do was to catch the snakes
(4) The writer decided to remove the snakes` habitat
(5) The writer used an icemakera bowlsome jellyicecubesa bucket and a net to catch the snakes
(6) After three attempts the writer finally caught the snakes and sent them into the wild
(7) The writer himself decided to send her invention to the patent office to get recognition for her successful idea
(8) The criteria are so strict that it is difficult for new ideas to be accepted unless they are truly novel and are really different from everybody else`s
Suggested Answers
(1) F (2) T (3) F (4) F (5) T (6) T (7) F (8) T
3 Ask Ss to take the quiz below and see whether Ss can grasp the details of the text
(1) Why did the writer do so much trap the snakes but not hurt them
A Because she wanted to eat the snakes
B Because she planned to apply for a patent
C Because she obeyed her parents and wanted to test her new idea
D Because they were poisonous snakes
(2) The writer set about researching the habits of snakes in order to________
A know how to drive them off
B kill them in the easiest way
C trap them in the easiest way
D get on well with snakes
(3) The writer placed a frozen bowl over the snakes` habitats because______
A The snakes were small
B She knew the snakes were coldblooded animals
C She didn’t want to be bitten
D She wanted to make the snakes passive and caught them easily
(4) Which statement is true according to the text
A The writer decided to send her invention to the patent office the moment she succeeded catching the snakes
B The snakes were still as active as before in the first attempt
C The writer could make a lot of money if she succeed
D If an application for your product proves to be valid you can get a patent immediately
(5) According to the text which subject do you think can be given a patent
A A new kind of flower found by a botanist
B A new way to make dirty air clean
C A new poem written by Mr Li
DA new star discovered by a scientist
Suggested Answers
(1) C (2) C (3) D (4) C (5) B
4 It has been stated that the scientific approach to doing experiments and the approach to inventing are very similar But they are not identical Get Ss to identify the differences and then show them this chart
Stages
Scientific experiments
Inventions
1
Find a problem
Find a problem
2
Make a question
Do research
3
Think of a method
Think of a creative solution
4
Collect results
Test the solution several times
5
Make a conclusion
Decide on the invention
6
Repeat if necessary
Apply for a patent
5 According to the form above get Ss to retell the text
Step 6 Extension
Purpose To develop Ss’s ability to discover and solve the problems and cultivate Ss creativity and imagination
To provide a chance for Ss to apply their creative skills to real tasks
1 Ask Ss to work in groups and answer the following questions
(1) What’s the writing purpose of the writer
Suggested Answer
The writer wants to inform us of the scientific methods to solve present problems so that we students can not only broaden the horizons but become more skilled in discovering and considering carefully the problems in daily life We are also encouraged by the writer to be creative and hardworking as well as thinking independently
(2) What should we learn from this text
Suggested Answer
We can learn from the text the way of doing scientific researches and how to apply for a patent We can also learn that it takes an inventor great determination persistence to achieve his or her ambition and persistence to achieve his or her ambition in life
2 Get Ss formed in groups of four and discuss some inconveniences they’ve met in their life They must imagine an invention to solve these inconveniences After discussion fill in the following form Here are some problems for Ss to choose from and Ss can choose their own problem Remember to include one change to your invention in case it doesn’t work the first time
(This can be done after class)
Problem 1 the apples growing on your apple tree are too high for you to reach them What can you invent to pick your apples in comfort
Problem 2 You need to make a house but you only have fishing nets and many plastic bottles How can you solve it
Problem 3 You want to catch fish but not hurt them when you do so Design a fishing rod that will solve this problem
Patent Application Question Form
Name of invention
Inventors
How do you get the idea
Can you describe your invention(appearance material costmanual etc)
What is its use
Other information
(if necessary )
Picture of invention
(if necessary)
Step 7 Homework
1Ask Ss to go over the reading text
2Ask Ss to preview Learning about Language
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Unit3 Reading The problem of the snakes
Warming Up & Reading
Teaching Goals
1 To learn about the difference between a discovery and an invention
2To arouse Ss’ interest in learning about the stages of an invention
3To develop Ss’ some basic reading skills
4To develop Ss’ ability to discover and solve the problems and cultivate Ss’ creativity and imagination
Teaching Procedures
Step 1 Warming Up
Purpose To arouse Ss’ interest in learning about the difference between a discovery and an invention
1 Get Ss t to guess what the invention is or who the inventor is in groups
Question 1
It’s made of plastics and metal
It looks like a big box
The invention helps us keep our clothes clean and lighten our work
Suggested AnswerWashing machine
Question 2
The inventor is from America
He is one of the father of inventions
The inventor invented the bulb
Suggested Answer Edison
2 Get Ss to tell as many the inventions they know as possible in groups
3 Ask Ss to look at the pictures on P19 and answer the following questions
(1) Which of the pictures is an invention
(2) Which of the pictures is a discovery
4 Get Ss to discuss the difference between the inventions and a discovery and give a definition of them and give some examples of each category
Suggested Answer
An invention is something produced for the first time through the use of imagination or ingenious thinking and experimentation
A discovery merely makes known something that already exists in nature
A good sentence example My father discovered my mother in the crowd and invented me later
Step 2 Prereading
Purpose To get Ss to be aware of the connection between inventing and the scientific process
1 Let Ss work in pairs and decided what the first and most important stage is to make an invention
2 Ask Ss to finish the exercise of Prereading on P19 and then check the answer in pairs
Key 1 Finding a problem
2 Doing research
3 Thinking of a creative solution
4 Testing solution
5 Deciding on the invention
6 Applying for a patent
Step 3 Leadingin
Purpose Arouse Ss’ interest in the text and encourage Ss to imagine the content of the text
Ask Ss to predict in pairs the content of the text based on the title and pictures
Step 4 Fast reading
Purpose To get Ss to have a brief understanding of the text
1 Ask Ss to read the text quickly and try to get the main idea of the whole text
Suggested Answer
The text narrates the problem of the snakes and presents the procedures of catching them and applying for a patent
2 Get Ss to divide the passage and work out the main idea for each part
Part I (Para 1) The discovery of the problem of the snakes
Part II (Para 2～3) The research on the approaches to solve the problem
Part III (Para 4～6) The attempts to catch the snakes
Part IV (Para 7～8) The requirement of getting a patent
Step 5 Intensive reading
1 Ask Ss to read the text carefully and find out which paragraph or paragraphs deal with each inventing process in the passage and find the examples
Suggested Answer
Paragraph
Stage
Example in this story
1
Find a problem
The snake must be __removed_ but not_ __hurt___
2
Do research
Look for _methods_ of removal the habits of snakes
3
Think of a creative solution
Identify __three_ possible approaches choose _the last one
456
Test the solution several times
Try three_ times to make it work _efficiently_
7
Apply for a patent
Fill in the form and file patent application with the Patent Office
2 Ask Ss to work in pairs and try to tell which of the following statements are true and false
(1) When the writer called up her mother in the country on the phone she was very excited
(2) The writer felt very proud that she had a chance to distinguish herself by inventing something that would catch snakes but not harm them
(3) The first thing the writer tried to do was to catch the snakes
(4) The writer decided to remove the snakes` habitat
(5) The writer used an icemakera bowlsome jellyicecubesa bucket and a net to catch the snakes
(6) After three attempts the writer finally caught the snakes and sent them into the wild
(7) The writer himself decided to send her invention to the patent office to get recognition for her successful idea
(8) The criteria are so strict that it is difficult for new ideas to be accepted unless they are truly novel and are really different from everybody else`s
Suggested Answers
(1) F (2) T (3) F (4) F (5) T (6) T (7) F (8) T
3 Ask Ss to take the quiz below and see whether Ss can grasp the details of the text
(1) Why did the writer do so much trap the snakes but not hurt them
A Because she wanted to eat the snakes
B Because she planned to apply for a patent
C Because she obeyed her parents and wanted to test her new idea
D Because they were poisonous snakes
(2) The writer set about researching the habits of snakes in order to________
A know how to drive them off
B kill them in the easiest way
C trap them in the easiest way
D get on well with snakes
(3) The writer placed a frozen bowl over the snakes` habitats because______
A The snakes were small
B She knew the snakes were coldblooded animals
C She didn’t want to be bitten
D She wanted to make the snakes passive and caught them easily
(4) Which statement is true according to the text
A The writer decided to send her invention to the patent office the moment she succeeded catching the snakes
B The snakes were still as active as before in the first attempt
C The writer could make a lot of money if she succeed
D If an application for your product proves to be valid you can get a patent immediately
(5) According to the text which subject do you think can be given a patent
A A new kind of flower found by a botanist
B A new way to make dirty air clean
C A new poem written by Mr Li
DA new star discovered by a scientist
Suggested Answers
(1) C (2) C (3) D (4) C (5) B
4 It has been stated that the scientific approach to doing experiments and the approach to inventing are very similar But they are not identical Get Ss to identify the differences and then show them this chart
Stages
Scientific experiments
Inventions
1
Find a problem
Find a problem
2
Make a question
Do research
3
Think of a method
Think of a creative solution
4
Collect results
Test the solution several times
5
Make a conclusion
Decide on the invention
6
Repeat if necessary
Apply for a patent
5 According to the form above get Ss to retell the text
Step 6 Extension
Purpose To develop Ss’s ability to discover and solve the problems and cultivate Ss creativity and imagination
To provide a chance for Ss to apply their creative skills to real tasks
1 Ask Ss to work in groups and answer the following questions
(1) What’s the writing purpose of the writer
Suggested Answer
The writer wants to inform us of the scientific methods to solve present problems so that we students can not only broaden the horizons but become more skilled in discovering and considering carefully the problems in daily life We are also encouraged by the writer to be creative and hardworking as well as thinking independently
(2) What should we learn from this text
Suggested Answer
We can learn from the text the way of doing scientific researches and how to apply for a patent We can also learn that it takes an inventor great determination persistence to achieve his or her ambition and persistence to achieve his or her ambition in life
2 Get Ss formed in groups of four and discuss some inconveniences they’ve met in their life They must imagine an invention to solve these inconveniences After discussion fill in the following form Here are some problems for Ss to choose from and Ss can choose their own problem Remember to include one change to your invention in case it doesn’t work the first time
(This can be done after class)
Problem 1 the apples growing on your apple tree are too high for you to reach them What can you invent to pick your apples in comfort
Problem 2 You need to make a house but you only have fishing nets and many plastic bottles How can you solve it
Problem 3 You want to catch fish but not hurt them when you do so Design a fishing rod that will solve this problem
Patent Application Question Form
Name of invention
Inventors
How do you get the idea
Can you describe your invention(appearance material costmanual etc)
What is its use
Other information
(if necessary )
Picture of invention
(if necessary)
Step 7 Homework
1Ask Ss to go over the reading text
2Ask Ss to preview Learning about Language
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