Unit 2 Travelling around the world Cross-curricular connection 教学设计 -2024-2025学年沪教版（2024）英语七年级下册

Unit 2 Travelling around the world Cross - curricular connection Subject English Grade Level 七年级下册 Total 1 Period Textbook 沪教版（2024） Lesson Type Cross - curricular Connection Class Period 1 Textbook Analysis Textbook Analysis This unit focuses on travelling around the world. It integrates various subjects such as geography, history, and culture. The content includes different countries' attractions, cultures, and historical heritages. Through this unit, students can expand their global vision and understand the diversity of the world. The cross - curricular connection aims to help students apply knowledge from different fields to English learning and vice versa. Student Analysis Students at this stage have a certain foundation in English. They are interested in the topic of traveling and have some basic knowledge about different countries from other subjects. However, they may still face challenges in using complex English expressions to describe and discuss travel - related topics. Also, they may find it difficult to make in - depth cross - curricular connections independently. Lesson Objectives 1. Students will be able to describe the attractions, cultures, and historical heritages of different countries in English. 2. Students will be able to analyze and compare the characteristics of different countries from a cross - curricular perspective. 3. Students will be able to create a simple travel plan for a chosen country by integrating knowledge from different subjects. 4. Students will improve their cross - curricular thinking and communication skills through group work. Teaching Focus and Difficulties Focus 1. Mastering travel - related vocabulary and expressions in English. 2. Understanding the cross - curricular knowledge about different countries, like geographical locations, historical events, and cultural features. 3. Applying cross - curricular knowledge to describe and plan travels. Focus 1. Making in - depth cross - curricular connections, such as connecting historical events with cultural development. 2. Expressing complex cross - curricular ideas accurately in English. 3. Creating a comprehensive and practical travel plan considering multiple factors. Teaching Methods and Preparation Teaching Methods Project - based learning, group cooperation, inquiry - based learning, lecture Materials Preparation Textbook, maps, pictures of different countries' attractions, PPT about world cultures and histories, worksheets Teaching Procedures Teacher Activities Student Activities Warm up (5 minutes) (1) Greet the students and show some beautiful pictures of famous tourist attractions around the world on the PPT. (2) Ask the following questions: Q1: Have you ever traveled to other places? Where did you go? Q2: What do you know about these places in the pictures? (3) Encourage students to share their experiences and ideas. (4) Introduce the topic of this class: Travelling around the world from a cross - curricular perspective. (5) Write some key words on the board: "Travelling around the world", "Cross - curricular connection", "Attractions", "Cultures", "Histories". 1. Watch the pictures and listen to the teacher. 2. Respond to the teacher's questions and share their own travel experiences. 3. Write down the key words. Knowledge Introduction (15 minutes) Knowledge Introduction (15 minutes) (1) Use the PPT to introduce some basic knowledge about different countries, including their geographical locations, famous attractions, unique cultures, and important historical events. (2) While introducing, explain some new travel - related vocabulary and expressions, such as "scenic spot", "cultural heritage", "historical site". (3) Divide the class into groups of four and give each group a map. (4) Ask students to mark the countries mentioned on the map and discuss the cross - curricular knowledge they know about these countries. (5) Walk around the classroom, monitor the group discussions, and provide necessary help. 1. Listen to the teacher's introduction and take notes on new words. 2. Work in groups, mark the countries on the map, and discuss the cross - curricular knowledge. 3. Share their group discussions with the class. Group Project (20 minutes) Group Project (20 minutes) (1) Explain the group project task: Each group needs to choose a country, create a travel plan for it, and present it from a cross - curricular perspective. (2) Provide a worksheet with the following categories: Country Name, Travel Itinerary, Geographical Features, Cultural Experiences, Historical Sites to Visit, and Reasons for Choosing These Places. (3) Guide students to collect information from textbooks, maps, PPT, and their own knowledge. (4) Monitor the group work process, offer suggestions on content and language use. (5) After the groups finish their projects, ask each group to present their travel plans in front of the class. 1. Choose a country in the group. 2. Work together to fill in the worksheet and create a travel plan. 3. Present the travel plan to the class. 4. Listen to other groups' presentations and ask questions. Language Practice (10 minutes) Language Practice (10 minutes) Comparative and Superlative Forms of Adjectives (1) Show some sentences about comparing different countries' attractions or cultures on the PPT, such as "The Great Wall is longer than the Eiffel Tower." (2) Ask students to find the comparative and superlative forms of adjectives in these sentences. (3) Explain the rules of forming comparative and superlative forms of adjectives. (4) Give students a worksheet with some sentences, and ask them to complete the sentences using the correct forms of the adjectives in brackets. (5) Review the completed worksheets as a class and provide feedback. 1. Read the sentences on the PPT and find the comparative and superlative forms. 2. Listen to the teacher's explanation and take notes. 3. Complete the worksheet. 4. Participate in the class review and discussion. Conclusion and Homework (5 minutes) Conclusion and Homework (5 minutes) (1) Summarize the main points of this class, including travel - related knowledge, cross - curricular connections, and language points. (2) Emphasize the importance of cross - curricular learning in English. (3) Assign homework: - Write a short passage (about 150 - 200 words) to introduce a country you are interested in from a cross - curricular perspective. - Collect more information about the country you chose for the group project and prepare to share it in the next class. (4) Thank the students for their participation and dismiss the class. 1. Listen to the summary and take notes. 2. Understand the homework assignment and ask any questions. 3. Prepare to complete the homework and share the information in the next class. Evaluation Tasks 1. Participation in class discussion: ☆☆☆ 2. Completion of the worksheet: ☆☆☆ 3. Group presentation: ☆☆☆ Design Intentions This lesson is designed to promote students' comprehensive development by integrating cross - curricular knowledge into English learning. Through various activities like group projects and language practice, students can not only improve their English skills but also enhance their understanding of different subjects. The use of real - life - related topics like traveling can increase students' learning motivation and make learning more interesting. Homework Design Writing Task 1. Write a short passage (about 150 - 200 words) to introduce a country you are interested in from a cross - curricular perspective. Include geographical features, cultural aspects, and historical events. 2. Use the comparative and superlative forms of adjectives correctly in the passage. Research Task 1. Collect more information about the country you chose for the group project, such as local cuisine, traditional festivals, and modern development. 2. Prepare to share the new information in the next class. Board Design Unit 2 Travelling around the world Cross - curricular connection Key Words: Travelling around the world, Cross - curricular connection, Attractions, Cultures, Histories Vocabulary: Scenic spot, Cultural heritage, Historical site, Comparative and Superlative Forms of Adjectives Countries' Information: Geographical locations, Famous attractions, Cultures, Historical events Group Project Outline: Country Name, Travel Itinerary, Geographical Features, Cultural Experiences, Historical Sites to Visit, Reasons for Choosing These Places Teaching Reflection 1. Some students had difficulty in making cross - curricular connections, and more guidance should be provided in future classes. 2. The time for group project presentations was a bit tight, and it may be necessary to adjust the time allocation in the next class. 3. In the language practice part, some students still made mistakes in using comparative and superlative forms, so more exercises are needed. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$