Unit 3 The world of Science Understanding ideas 课件-2023-2024学年高中英语外研版（2019）必修第三册

What achievements have we Chinese got during these years? How can we handle information explosion in the age of Internet? 必修三 Unit3 The world of science Please talk about how the way we live has changed over time. Ancient times Modern times 1. furniture 2. kitchenware (cooker) 3. lighting ( candle & bulb ) 4. studying 5.clothing What has changed the way we live? invention BETWEEN THE PAGES BTP Interview What is the interview mainly about? Suppose you were the interviewer, what questions are you going to ask him? Dr. Richard Fairhurst Prediction 5 Find out the questions from the interviewer and the relative answers. Checking Many people might think that great age of invention is over. Is that true? Are most of the new great inventions tech-based? Can you give some examples of inventions made through the improvment of computer power? Is that correct that you are an inventor yourself? What inspires us to invent things? Will anybody ever invent a time machine? Suppose you were Richard, which question would you like to answer? 7 Is there an “old age” of invention in the past? 8 virtual reality (VR) wearable tech flexible battery New tech-based inventions today Smart electronic devices that are attached to your body. Battery that can be bent easily without breaking. Wearable technology refers to smart electronic device that are attached to the body, unsupported by the hands. VR : refers to a 3D, computer-generated(电脑操控的) environment. A person can be immersed in(沉浸在…) the virtual world where one can experience “things” not possible in ordinary physical reality. 3D printers GPS technology Computing technology Solar technology New tech-based inventions today 12 1. What dose the modern inventions bring us? Can you give an example in life. 2. In your opinion, what else inspires people to invent things? Thinking According to Richard, what are the main features of the inventions in the new age? tech-based environment-friendly teamwork Group work INVENTIONS today past inspiratio