Unit3 The world of Science Starting out & Understanding ideas 课件-2025-2026学年高中英语外研版（2019）必修第三册

Unit 3 The world of science Ancient times Modern times bucket paper, ink stick and brushes candle firewood gas electric kettle bulb(electricity) computer/laptop kitchen stove earphone oven In the ancient times, we used....but now, we use... Activity 1: Observe and find Work in groups. Try to compare the two pictures and find out the differences as many as possible. Discuss the reasons behind these changes. so please look at the two pics in diferenrt times , obseve the two pics and tell the differences between them How has the way we live changed over time? Why? Activity 1: Observe and find Work in groups. Try to compare the two pictures and find out the differences as many as possible. Discuss the reasons behind these changes. Lighting: Cooking: Studying/ Communication: candles firewood brushes and papers electricity gas computers Summary ______________ have taken place in our daily life. We used to get light from _______________, while now we have _____________________. As for study and communication, writing with ________________ gradually turned into __________________. Besides, we used to cook food by _____________, but now we cook with ____. Thanks to the development of _____________________, we enjoy more ______________________. burning candles Great changes easy access to electricity brushes on papers typing on computers comfort and convenience gas science and technology firing wood 4 What is the passage mainly about? What is the genre(文体)of the passage according to the title and the pictures of the passage? Who are these two people? What are they doing? The New Age of Invention Activity 2: Observe and predict Go through the title and the pictures of the passage quickly and answer the question. the interviwer the interviwee an interview interview interviewer asking questions interviewee answering questions offering information Genre of the passage Activity 2: Observe and predict The New Age of Invention Activity 2: Observe and predict Go through the title and the pictures of the passage quickly and answer the question. 1. Who is the interviewee? 2. If you were the interviewer, what questions would you like to ask the man? Dr. Richard Fairhurst, a writer and inventor. 1. What questions does the interviewer ask? What are the answrs to them? 2. What’s the purpose of the interview? Q1：Many people might think that great age of invention is over. Is that true? Q2：Are most of the new great inventions tech-based? Q3: Can you give some examples of inventions made through the improvment of computer power? Q4: Is that correct that you are an inventor yourself? Q5: What inspires us to invent things? Q6: Will anybody ever invent a time machine? A．To introduce Richard’s new book. B．To discover the real motivation to invention. C．To tell the new changes in the invention today. √ Activity 3: Read and check Listen to the interview and answer the questions Tip: Usually we can find the writing purpose at the beginning of the interview? It’s time for us to read the whole qiulky and tey to anwerethe 2questions 5 Read the interview and answer the questions. Then, choose the opinions. 1. What did they talk about during the interview? 2. What inventions are mentioned? 3. What inspires inventions? Activity 3: Read and analyze 9 Greeting between the interviewer and Richard Inventions of the past Inventions of today The inspiration for more inventions The possibility of making time machine What did they talk about during the interview? How is the interview organized? Introduction Conclusion Main body a brief introduction and welcome para. 3-8 ________________________ para.9-12 _________________________ inventions of the past and of today inspiration for inventions inventions in the future para.1-2 para.13-14 Activity 4: Read for more since you have found out the interviewee and questions of the interview, could you organise the interview。被分成3嗯，最后告诉我短语 11 1.What is the name of the program? 2. What book did Dr Richard Fairhurst write? The New Age of Invention. Read Paragraphs 1&2 and answer the questions. Between the pages. Activity 4: Read for more 5. ____________________ using GPS, computing technology and 6. _______ replacement 4. ___________ made by 3D printers virtual reality and wearable tech 3. _________________ Ancient China ‒ 1._____ the West ‒ 2.___________ the past today inspiration for inventions recognising 7.________ ____________________ 8.______________________ Mind map Activity 4: Read for more Read Paragraphs 3-12 and finish the mind map gunpowder, papermaking, printing and the compass the steam engine, the telephone and the radio Activity 4: Read for more what;s the invention i n... 14 Gunpowder Printing Papermaking the Compass The Four Great Invention in ancient China Printing was invented by_________. It began in the _____________ (1041-1048). Bi Sheng Northern Song Dynasty The compass was called______ in ancient times. It consists of _____, ________ and ____________. It was discovered and applied in the ______________ Period. Sinan Sinan compass magnetic needle In the early __________________ (BC2), paper was already available in China. ______of the __________________ improved papermaking technology and promoted the popularity of paper. Western Han Dynasty Cai Lun Eastern Han Dynasty Gunpowder was invented by ancient _________. From the _____________ Period to the early _____________. to keep a fantasy of ___________. alchemists Warring States Han Dynasty immortality Warring States 15 China’s New Four Great Invention High-speed railway 高铁 Bike sharing 共享单车 Online shopping 网购 Mobile payment 移动支付 16 gunpowder, papermaking, printing and the compass the steam engine, the telephone and the radio Activity 4: Read for more what;s the invention i n... 17 the flexible battery hearts and bone parts an intelligent walking house solar technology Q: What are the features of new inventions? They are tech-based. Activity 4: Read for more flexible change into comppare with the inventions of the past, the inventions of today are based on high technology. 18 Introduction to some inventions-- Virtual reality (虚拟现实) Virtual reality (VR) is a computer-generated scenario that simulates an experience through senses and perception. The immersive environment can be similar to the real world or it can be fantastical, creating an experience not possible in ordinary physical reality. Wearable tech (可穿戴科技设备) Wearable technology refers to smart electronic devices that are attached to the body, unsupported by the hands. Flexible battery (柔性电池) Flexible batteries are designed to be flexible, unlike traditional rigid batteries. There is increasing interest in portable and flexible batteries, which can be implemented in products such as smart cards and wearable electronics. a problem that needs a solution an incredible desire to think and create Read para9-12 and find out what inspires people to invent things? (the real spirit of invention) Activity 4: Read for more next lets move to the second point, this time please find out what inspires people to invent things. then fill in the blanks.5’ we have finidh the most important part now , so i hope youwill deep understanding towards the two parts 20 Read para13-14 and answer:: 2. What’s your understanding of the sentence “ Never say never ” ? Impossible is nothing. Something we think impossible today may become reality in the future. If we say one thing too absolutely, we will kill that possibility. 1. What is Richard’s attitude to inventing a time machine? A. Negative. B. Optimistic. C. Critical. D. Pessimistic. √ Activity 4: Read for more if we say something never would happen, will it happen or be invented oneday? No something we think impossible today may become reality in the futute , if we say one thing too absolutely, we will kill the possibility 21 Choose the sentences that describe the interviewee’s opinions. Inventions in Ancient China were better than those in the West. A lot of today’s great inventions are tech-based. Today, most inventors prefer working by themselves. The desire to solve problems inspires invention. A time machine will definitely be invented in the future. Activity 5: Read and identify 5. ____________________ using GPS, computing technology and 6. _______ replacement 4. ___________ made by 3D printers virtual reality and wearable tech 3. _________________ Ancient China ‒ 1._____ the West ‒ 2.___________ the past today inspiration for inventions recognising 7.________ ____________________ 8.______________________ Mind map the four great inventions the steam engine the telephone, and the radio flexible battery hearts and bone parts solar energy intelligent walking house recogising a problem that needs a solution having an incredible desire to think and create a problem that needs a solution Activity 4: Read for more Read Paragraphs 3-12 and finish the mind map Inventions Inventions of the past Ancient China 1.____________________________________ The West 2.________________________________________ Inspirations for inventions recognising 9.___________________________________ an incredible 10.________________________________ Inventions of today virtual 3._____________ 4.______________tech and 5.______________ replacement hearts and bone parts made by 6. ____________; an intelligent 7.__________________ using GPS, computing technology and 8.____________ technology. Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 reality gunpowder, paper-making, printing, and the compass. the steam engine, the telephone and the radio flexible battery 3D printers solar wearable walking house a problem that needs a solution desire to think and create Summary: curiosity, imagination, creativity, thoughtfulness, perseverance, persistence, determination, diligence, patience, energy, capability, consideration,… 1. What personal qualities are needed in the invention process? Activity 6 Think and share 2. If you were the interviewer, what other questions would you ask Dr Richard Fairhurst? 3. In your opinion, what else inspires people to invent things? Most inventions start with recognising a problem that needs a solution, such as the invention of the wheel. Now, reduced energy supplies and environmental pollution have led to more advances in the technology of new energy vehicles. But what remains important is that we have an incredible desire to think and create, and that’s the real spirit of invention. It’s the strong curiosity and rich imagination that greatly stimulate people’s creativity. Invention is a creative process, and it often begins with an everyday problem that needs to be solved. Inspiration is all around us. Keep an open and curious mind, and you will become an inventor. Summary What can we benefit from the technology/inventions? Discuss in groups to come up with a new invention, and then introduce it. Group work Activity 7 Speaking Just for example! Design one invention that will change our present life in a way and explain it to us. You are required to: 1. Draw a picture of your invention. 2. Explain your invention in front of the class. USEFUL EXPRESSIONS If I were an inventor, I would invent a(n) ... because it might benefit those who ... Activity 7 Design and speak null Other 212492.92 $$