1. Scientific Breakthroughs
Lesson 3
Scientific Breakthroughs
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2. 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?
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3. 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?

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

5. Quiz about scientists
1. The Origin of Species was published in 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)

6. 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 B 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=MC C. W=FS

7. 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
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8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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.

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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?

16. Thank you