Unit 3 The world of Science Developing ideas教案- 2022-2023学年高中英语外研版（2019）必修第三册英语

Objectives: To understand the theme and vocabulary related to science and technology To develop listening, reading, writing, and speaking skills To encourage critical thinking and discussion on the impact of science on society Materials: Textbook:《外研版（2019）高中英语必修第三册》Unit 3 Handouts: Worksheets, Discussion questions, Vocabulary lists Audio and Video materials: TED Talks or other relevant speeches Procedure: 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 stude