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Unit 4 Scientists who changed the world
Project（教學設計）
I. Learning objectives
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
1. know the steps to make a fact file about a scientist;
2. learn to search for relevant information from different resources;
3. make a fact file of a scientist who changed the world by group work.
II. Key competence focus
1. Develop the ability to search for important information.
2. Know how to make a fact file.
III. Predicted area of difficulty
1. Search for related information relevant to a famous scientist.
2. Sort out the information and make the fact file.
IV. Teaching procedures
Step 1 Introduction
1. T asks students to think about what is a fact and what is a file. If they are not sure, T leads students to look up the word in the dictionary.
T: Do you know what a fact is A fact refers to a particular situation that exists. What is a file A file is a set of papers, records, etc. that contain information about a particular person or subject. And what is a fact file A fact file is the actual information like a biography about a particular person or subject.
2. T asks students to think about what is a fact file about a person like and lists some scientists they know about.
T: Then what is a fact file about a person like Today, our topic is a fact file about a scientist. What is a fact file about a scientist like By the way, what scientists do you know about Here are several scientists from abroad and home for your reference.
【設計意圖：學生通過查字典，學會探索知識，并建構思維導圖，理解什么是fact，什么是file，什么是fact file，什么是關于人的fact file, 什么是關于科學家的fact file等等，進而拓寬思維，激發學生興趣，為制作fact file打下基礎。】
Step 2 Reading
1. T asks Ss to read Part C in the textbook to have a basic understanding of a fact file about a scientist.
T: While reading, pay attention to the content and layout of this fact file about Charles Darwin. Try to conclude the characteristics of writing a fact file about a person.
T: Now I would like to ask you several questions, you can find the answers from the fact file in your textbook.
Who is the scientist
Could you find the basic introduction of the scientist
What contributions did he make to the whole world
Can you tell the interesting fact about the scientist
2. Summarize the main points of a fact file. T instructs Ss to read Part B in the textbook.
T: In your opinion, what should you consider when you make a fact file about a scientist Part B of the textbook gives us some ideas:
Personal information (name, date of birth/death, nationality, childhood, education, etc.)
Achievements (scientific research, published works, etc.)
Influence
Interesting facts
T: You can also put some illustrations and pictures on the page. Can you come up with some other aspects
3. T asks Ss what the features of a fact file are.
T: Now if we need to make a fact file. In your opinion, what are the characteristics of a fact file about a person
T: They are supposed to be beautifully designed, well-organized, concise and vivid, including illustrations like portraits.
Step 3 Preparing
1. T Divides the students into groups of 4 and each group selects the scientist they are going to research.
T: Since you have learned the definition and features of how to write a fact file about a scientist, the first thing is to choose one scientist who has changed the world whether at home or abroad. Then, discuss in your group. In addition, each group member can try to collect the information from one aspect (including personal information, achievements, influence and interesting facts).
2. Search for relevant information.
T gives some tips on finding information for a fact file about a scientist.
T: But where can we find the information related to scientists Here are some tips for you. Information can be found on the Internet, in libraries, in a biography or an autobiography, or in scientific journals. Are there any other resources to add
T: When searching for proper information, we should pay attention to the accuracy of the information we find, especially on the Internet. Also, we should underline the influence of the scientists to show their devotion to science. Generally speaking, information from official sources can be trusted.
3. How to organize information.
Groups who have chosen the same scientist have a discussion about what information is needed for the fact file and how the information can be obtained.
T: Now you are divided into groups and you have your own research target, scientists from different countries in different scientific fields. I’d like you to cooperate with your group members and search for information by using different resources.
【設計意圖：幫助學生構建思維結構，通過討論的方式確定所選的杰出科學家，再從至少四個方面建構科學家的事實檔案，要求學生學會搜索信息和整合信息的能力。在這個過程中，教師要給予必要的引導，幫助學生更好地完成任務。】
Step 4 Put the pieces together
1. Discuss the steps to make a fact file about a famous scientist.
First, get your information prepared. List the things you might need: personal information, achievements, influence and interesting fact.
Second, organize your materials and ideas. Gather things that carry your information about the scientist. Think carefully about the layout. (T shows the layout of a fact file)
Third, fill your materials in the fact file.
Fourth, decorate your pages with specific portraits of the scientists.
2. Ss finish the fact file in a group.
【設計意圖：學生根據之前老師的講解進行實際操作，達到知識的遷移的目的。在動手的過程中，學生學會了團隊合作的精神，且更加了解制作事實檔案的相關知識。教師通過和學生的互動，讓學生參與進來，發揮學生的主觀能動性。】
Step 5 Presentation
Ss are invited in front of the class to present their fact files.
T: OK! Time is up. We are desperate to enjoy other groups’ works, right Now let’s share our work with the classmates.
【設計意圖：學生展示小組成果，鍛煉他們的英語語言輸出能力和公眾表現力。】
Step 6 Polish up
T invites Ss in different groups to revise the fact files for each other.
T: I would like to invite you to revise your classmates’ works with this reference form as follows. For example, you can check whether your classmates use the proper language in the fact file.
Evaluation criteria Yes No
Language accuracy
Information accuracy
Beautiful layout
Concise design
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【設計意圖：讓學生互評，培養學生主動探究、團隊協作的精神，相互促進了解和合作，共同提高。】
T asks every group to put the fact files on the wall for everyone to enjoy after class.
V. Homework
Appreciate the fact files made by other groups and learn more about scientists who have changed the world.

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