Unit 8 Lesson 1 Why are plants important 教学设计 2024-2025学年冀教版英语七年级下册

单元课时(融通探究课)学程设计案 课题 名称 Unit 8 Lesson 1 Why are plants important? 课时 分配 共1课时 第1课时 育人 目标 Through exploring why plants are important, students can develop an awareness of environmental protection and a sense of responsibility for maintaining the ecological balance, cultivating their respect and love for nature. 学科 核心 素养 目标 Language ability Students will be able to use the target vocabulary and sentences to discuss the importance of plants . Cultural Awareness Understand the cultural significance of plants in different societies. Thinking Quality Develop analytical skills by discussing the role of plants in ecosystems. Learning Ability Enhance students' ability to learn independently through group discussions and presentations. 学 业 质 量 达 成 指 标 •Students can accurately use key vocabulary and sentence structures to describe the importance of plants. •Students can understand and summarize the main points of the lesson . •Students can express their views on plant conservation both orally and in writing. 教学 重点 1.Vocabulary and Expressions Key words related to plants (e.g., ecosystem, oxygen, conservation) and their usage in context. 2. Understanding the Text Grasp the main idea and supporting details of the lesson, focusing on why plants are crucial for the environment. 教学 难点 Help students understand and use complex sentences related to plant functions and environmental impact. Encourage students to think critically about the consequences of deforestation and the importance of plant conservation. 本节内 容与中 考分析 be made from , carry 教 与 学 过 程 预 设 环节 (任务) 学习内容(学什么) 师生活动 (怎么学怎么教) 过程诊断 (学的怎样) Step1 Warming up Step2 Presentation Greet students and ask about plants.Discuss the importance of plants. Introduce key vocabulary such as “cycle”, “soil” and “carry”. Read them aloud and let students repeat. Lead - in ：Show some pictures of beautiful natural scenes with plants and ask students questions like “What can you see in the pictures?” and “Do you think plants are important? Why?”. Present new words and phrases on the PPT with pictures and examples, such as “cycle”, “soil” and “carry”. Read them aloud and let students repeat. Then play a word - guessing game to help students remember the words. StStep3 Reading Step4 writing Step5 Summary Read a passage about the plants,ask students read and answer comprehension Ask students to write a short passage about why plants are important. Summarize Key Points. Recap the importance of protecting plants Ask students to read the text quickly to get the main idea. Then let them read it carefully and find out specific information about the importance of plants. Explain important language points like “be made from” and “play a part in”.Speaking ：Divide students into groups to discuss the importance of plants in different aspects. Each group should choose a representative to share their discussion results. Ask students to write a short passage about why plants are important. Provide them with some key words and sentence patterns. After writing, ask them to exchange their writings and give each other suggestions. By following this lesson plan, students will not only learn the language skills but also develop a deeper understanding of the importance of plants and their role in environmental conservation. 达 标 检 测 Choose the best answer for each question. 1. Why are plants important to us? A. They provide oxygen. B. They provide food and medicine. C. Both A and B. D. None of the above. 2. Which of the following is NOT a function of plants? A. Cleaning the air B. Providing food. C. Providing energy. D. Keeping the soil. 3. What role do plants play in the water cycle? A. They absorb water. B. They release water. C. They cover the soil. D. All of the above. 4. Why is the forest important for animals? A. It provides food and shelter. B. It provides entertainment. C. It provides education. D. It provides healthcare. 5. Which of the following is a contribution of plants to the environment? A. They make the world look beautiful. B. They provide food and medicine. C. They keep the soil. D. All of the above. 本节作 业设计 与布置 基础性必 做作业 Write a short passage about plants and how to protect them. 拓展性选 做作业 Create a poster about plant conservation with key vocabulary from the lesson. 反 思 改 进 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$