Scientific Breakthroughs Lesson 3 Scientific Breakthroughs 高二英语组 杜丽苹

Do you know the major discoveries of the scientists in the pictures? Warm-up Do you know the major discoveries of the scientists in the pictures? TXZH 中国英语教师网 2

Pair Work Newton Marie Curie Who are they? Thomas Edison Albert Einstein Stephen Hawking Who are they? What are their major discoveries? How did the discoveries come about?

Let’s have a quiz about science and scientist. Good Luck! Quiz Time

Quiz about scientists 1. The Origin of Species was published in 1859. The book showed that people had developed from apes instead. Who is the author? A. Leonardo do Vinci B. Charles Darwin C. Stephen Hawking 2. Who said that ‘Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration’? A. Albert Einstein B. Madame Curie C. Thomas Edison 3. Alexander Fleming discovered ________ which can kill bacteria and save the lives of millions. Hydrogen peroxide (过氧化氢) B. Anesthetics (麻醉剂) C. Penicillin (青霉素)

Quiz about discoveries 4. Stephen Hawking, British (1942--) He has worked in astronomy and studied ___________ in space. A. Black holes B. UFO C. Planets 5.When was the first computer invented? A. 1946 B. 1954 C. 1880 6. Albert Einstein is famous for the theory of relativity and a formula ________ showed that the mass and energy were in fact equivalent A. G=mg B. E=MC2 C. W=FS

Read to learn Reading strategy 1 → First reading Reading strategy 1 → Get the general idea and read the text fast. Don’t worry about the words that are new to you. The purpose of this article is _______. the introduction of Albert Einstein the introduction of the process of scientific breakthrough introduction of the major scientific discoveries in the 20th century the contributions scientists made to the world The text mainly talks about a few pioneers of science and their discoveries in the 20th century, which makes the world completely different. summary TXZH 中国英语教师网 7

Match the pioneers with the deeds (books closed) Theory of relativity Edwin Hubble Other galaxies Eckert and Mauchly The first computer Alexander Fleming Percy Spencer Penicillin Microwave oven Elbert Einstein

Time Name Discovery How to discover Influence Reading strategy 2: Get specific information Second reading Time Name Discovery How to discover Influence 1905 First World War high-power telescope 1929 1946 Eckert&Mauchly Not mentioned _____ with 120 patents Change understanding of universe Sudden thought Albert Einstein other galaxies (nebulae) proved the universe larger Edwin Hubble save millions of lives Alexander Fleming penicillin by accident the first computer hard work Percy Spencer by chance Prepare meals in minutes microwave oven

rocking baby F T NI F T Third reading Reading strategy 3: Are these statements true (T) of false (F) according to the text or is there no information (NI)? 1. Einstein was at work when he thought of the equation “e=mc2 ” . 2. Einstein observes changes in time, size and mass. 3. Hubble studied the universe for over twenty years. 4. Fleming had been studying bacteria in his laboratory when the discovery happened. 5.Today it is possible to donate your heart to hospital when you die. rocking baby F T NI F T

Useful expressions: 1.be doing something….when… 2. far-reaching 3. double-checked 4. mass-produced 5. turn to somebody… 6. wrestle with something Compound words

Tips Interview Imagine that you are a reporter who wants to interview a great scientist about his or her inventions/discoveries and future plan. Make up a dialogue and act it out.

Tell the stories of the scientists with the words given. Penicillin, bacteria, notice, kill, save, modest telescope, galaxy, world-famous, mist, universe E=mc2,premier,theory of relativity, inspire, rock baby, mass, outspoken, unbelievable Oven meal radar chocolate Accuracy of missiles, first computer,measure,energy

Test: complete the sentences. far-reaching, mass-produce, double-check, world-famous, breakthrough When you’ve finished your essay, make sure that you_________ it for mistakes. 2. The ________ singer made a fortune on her international CD sales. 3. The consequences of this discovery will be____________. 4. The scientific_________ saved hundreds of lives. 5. If we ________ these chairs, we’ll be able to sell the all over the country. double-check world-famous far-reaching breakthrough mass-produce

Homework Writing Task: Your Favorite Scientist What is the most important or interesting fact about the scientist? Why do you like him or her? What are his or her achievements?

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