Unit 5 Off to space Section 4 Extending and Developing Competencies 教学设计 2025-2026学年沪教版七年级英语上册

Unit 5 Off to space Section 4 Extending and Developing Competencies 教学设计 I. Teaching Objectives 1. Knowledge Objectives Students will understand the article about China’s Mars exploration (Tianwen - 1), mastering vocabulary like spacecraft, rover, universe, express. Students will learn about “Famous firsts in space” from the cross - curricular (space science) text, grasping key milestones in space exploration. 2. Ability Objectives Improve reading skills: Comprehending cultural (Tianwen - 1) and scientific (space firsts) texts, answering detail - based questions. Enhance cultural awareness: Understanding China’s achievements in Mars exploration and comparing global space milestones. 3. Affective Objectives Foster appreciation for China’s space exploration achievements, inspiring national pride and interest in astronomy. Encourage curiosity about global space milestones and continued exploration of the universe. II. Language Knowledge 1. Key Vocabulary & Phrases Cultural (Mars exploration): Tianwen - 1, rover, universe, express, exploration programme. Scientific (space firsts): satellite, manned space flight, spacewalk, space station, lunar rover. 2. Key Sentence Patterns From the cultural text: “China’s first Mars lander, Tianwen - 1, was sent into space from Wenchang, Hainan Island.” From the scientific text: “The Soviet Union sent the satellite Sputnik 1 into space. It stayed in orbit for three months.” 3. Key and Challenging Points Key Points: Comprehending China’s Mars exploration process and global space firsts; using vocabulary in context. Challenging Points: Understanding the technical details of space missions; analyzing and comparing international space achievements. III. Teaching Procedures (Total Duration: 45 Minutes) Step 1 Pre - reading: Activate Space Exploration Knowledge (8 Minutes) Activity 1: Discuss Mars Curiosity: Ask: “Why are people curious about Mars? What do you know about China’s Mars missions?” Students share ideas, introducing Tianwen - 1’s theme. Activity 2: Introduce Space Firsts: Show pictures of historical space events (Sputnik, Moon landing), ask: “What do you know about these firsts in space?” Step 2 Reading: Tianwen - 1 & Space Firsts (15 Minutes) Activity 1: Read Tianwen - 1 Article: Students read the cultural article, answer questions (e.g., “How did Tianwen - 1 get its name? What did Zhurong do on Mars?”). Discuss China’s Mars exploration achievements. Activity 2: Vocabulary in Context: Complete sentences with Mars exploration vocabulary (e.g., “Mars is the Earth’s red ______. (neighbour)”). Activity 3: Read Space Firsts Text: Students read the cross - curricular text, match years/headings to space firsts (Exercise 1), understanding global milestones (e.g., first satellite, manned Moon landing). Step 3 Cross - curricular: Discuss Space Achievements (10 Minutes) Activity 1: Answer Science Questions: Students answer space firsts questions (Exercise 1), e.g., “Which country sent the first space station? What did Chinese spacecraft Chang’e - 4 do?” Activity 2: Cultural - Scientific Link: Discuss: “How do China’s space achievements (Tianwen - 1) compare to global firsts?” Connect national efforts to international space exploration history. Step 4 Discussion & Extension (8 Minutes) Activity 1: Reflect on Space Exploration: Discuss: “Why are space exploration achievements important? What can we learn from them?” Share personal insights. Activity 2: Explore More About Chinese Space Missions: Introduce the “Exploring more” task: Research Chinese space missions (e.g., Shenzhou, Chang’e), plan to share findings. Step 5 Summary & Homework (4 Minutes) Summary (2 Minutes): Recap: Read about China’s Mars exploration and global space firsts. Homework (2 Minutes): Write a short paragraph about one inspiring space achievement (Chinese or global). Find one fun fact about Mars and share it in class. IV. Assessment of Teaching Effectiveness Check reading comprehension for accurate answers about Tianwen - 1 and space firsts. Evaluate discussions for depth of cultural and scientific understanding. V. Design Purpose Cultural & Scientific Integration: Link China’s Mars exploration (cultural) with global space firsts (science), promoting interdisciplinary learning. Inspiration - driven Learning: Use space achievements to inspire interest in astronomy and national pride. VI. Blackboard Design Unit 5 Off to space Section 4—Culture & Science Tianwen - 1 Vocabulary: spacecraft, rover, universe, express Space Firsts Key Terms: satellite, manned space flight, spacewalk Homework: Space achievement paragraph + Mars fun fact! 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$