Unit 4 The Earth Section 4 Extending and Developing Competencies 教学设计 2025-2026学年沪教版英语七年级上册

Unit 4 The Earth Section 4 Extending and Developing Competencies 教学设计 I. Teaching Objectives 1. Knowledge Objectives Students will understand the article about Saihanba’s desert - to - forest transformation, mastering vocabulary like generation, sandstorm, solution, hunt. Students will learn about air and wind from the cross - curricular (Earth science) text, grasping their importance for life and the environment. 2. Ability Objectives Improve reading skills: Comprehending cultural (Saihanba) and scientific (air, wind) texts, answering detail - based questions. Enhance cultural awareness: Understanding China’s environmental protection achievements (Saihanba) and the scientific role of air/wind. 3. Affective Objectives Foster appreciation for environmental protection efforts and achievements, inspiring participation in Earth - protecting actions. Encourage curiosity about cultural environmental stories and Earth science phenomena. II. Language Knowledge 1. Key Vocabulary & Phrases Cultural: Saihanba, desert, forest, generation, sandstorm, solution, hunt. Scientific: air, wind, weathercock, windmill, survive. 2. Key Sentence Patterns From the cultural text: “Saihanba slowly turned into a desert. Three generations of forest workers continued the hard work.” From the scientific text: “Air has no smell. Air has no taste. But when the wind blows, you feel it on your face.” 3. Key and Challenging Points Key Points: Comprehending Saihanba’s transformation and the science of air/wind; using vocabulary in context. Challenging Points: Understanding the long - term efforts in Saihanba’s story; grasping scientific concepts (wind’s role in weather, energy). III. Teaching Procedures (Total Duration: 45 Minutes) Step 1 Pre - reading: Activate Cultural & Scientific Knowledge (8 Minutes) Activity 1: Discuss Desert - to - Forest Stories: Ask: “Have you heard of places turning from desert to forest? What do you think makes it possible?” Students share ideas, introducing Saihanba’s theme. Activity 2: Introduce Air & Wind Importance: Show windmill and weathercock pictures, ask: “How do air and wind affect our lives? Share your thoughts.” Step 2 Reading: Saihanba & Air - Wind Science (15 Minutes) Activity 1: Read Saihanba Article: Students read the cultural article, answer questions (e.g., “How did Saihanba become a desert? How did it turn back to forest?”). Discuss environmental protection efforts and achievements. Activity 2: Vocabulary in Context: Complete sentences with Saihanba vocabulary (e.g., “The family lived for five ______ in the village.” (generations)). Activity 3: Read Air - Wind Text: Students read the Earth science text, understand air’s properties and wind’s roles (weather, energy). Identify key scientific terms (weathercock, windmill). Step 3 Cross - curricular: Discuss Environmental & Scientific Links (10 Minutes) Activity 1: Answer Science Questions: Students answer air - wind questions (Exercise 1), e.g., “Air has no ______ and no ______. A kite rides on the ______.” Activity 2: Cultural - Scientific Link: Discuss: “How does Saihanba’s forest relate to air quality and wind (sandstorms)?” Connect reforestation to scientific environmental benefits. Step 4 Discussion & Extension (8 Minutes) Activity 1: Reflect on Saihanba’s Effort: Discuss: “What can we learn from Saihanba’s forest workers? How can we protect forests?” Share personal action ideas. Activity 2: Explore More About Saihanba: Introduce the “Exploring more” task: Research Saihanba online, find photos or stories to share. Step 5 Summary & Homework (4 Minutes) Summary (2 Minutes): Recap: Read about Saihanba’s desert - to - forest story and air/wind science. Homework (2 Minutes): Write a short paragraph about one lesson from Saihanba’s story. Find one fun fact about air or wind and share it in class. IV. Assessment of Teaching Effectiveness Check reading comprehension for accurate answers about Saihanba and air/wind. Evaluate discussions for depth of environmental and scientific understanding. V. Design Purpose Cultural & Scientific Integration: Link China’s environmental achievement (Saihanba) with Earth science (air, wind), promoting interdisciplinary learning. Inspiration - driven Learning: Use Saihanba’s story to inspire environmental action, connecting to scientific knowledge. VI. Blackboard Design Unit 4 The Earth Section 4—Culture & Science Saihanba Vocabulary: generation, sandstorm, solution Air - Wind Key Terms: weathercock, windmill, survive Homework: Saihanba lesson paragraph + air/wind fun fact! 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$