Unit 5 Off to space-Checking your progress (Project)教学设计 2025-2026学年沪教版英语七年级上册

Unit 5 Off to space-Checking your progress (Project) This section, "Extending and developing competencies - Checking your progress (Project)", is the concluding part of Unit 5 "Off to space" in the 2024 Shanghai Education Press English textbook for Grade 7. It aims to comprehensively assess students' learning outcomes in this unit through a project - making a leaflet about space travel. By integrating various language skills such as reading, writing, speaking, and critical thinking, students will have a deeper understanding of space exploration and improve their English language proficiency. The section starts with an exploration of Chinese space exploration achievements, like the Tianwen - 1 mission to Mars. This not only enriches students' knowledge but also enhances their national pride. Then, the project of creating a space travel leaflet guides students to apply what they have learned, from vocabulary and sentence patterns related to space to the layout and design skills for the leaflet. 教学目标 Students will be able to master key vocabulary and phrases related to space exploration, such as "spacecraft", "launch", "exploration", "astronaut", etc. Students will be able to understand and use relevant sentence patterns to describe space travel and exploration, like "be going to", "will" for future actions. Students will know about the achievements of Chinese space exploration, especially the Tianwen - 1 mission. 教学重难点 1. Teaching Key Points The collection and organization of information about space travel for the leaflet. The correct use of language to describe space travel, including vocabulary, sentence patterns, and grammar. The design and layout of the leaflet to make it eye - catching and informative. 2. Teaching Difficult Points How to help students think creatively and come up with unique ideas for the leaflet, such as original slogans and special travel plans. How to guide students to effectively communicate and cooperate in groups, ensuring that each member can contribute to the project. How to improve students' ability to present their leaflets fluently and confidently in English. 1. Vocabulary Spacecraft - related: spacecraft, spaceship, satellite, rocket People in space exploration: astronaut, scientist Actions and processes: launch, explore, land, orbit Space objects: planet, star, galaxy, universe, Mars, the Moon 2. Sentence Patterns Future tense: We are going to launch a new spacecraft next year. The astronauts will land on the Moon in a few days. Descriptive sentences: Mars is a mysterious planet with a thin atmosphere. The spaceship can travel at a very high speed. 3. Chinese Space Achievements Knowledge Tianwen - 1: China's first Mars exploration mission, which includes orbiting, landing, and roving on Mars. Chang'e Project: A series of lunar exploration projects in China, achieving goals such as lunar orbiting, landing, and sample return. 教学过程 1. Lead - in (5 minutes) Show students some pictures of recent space exploration events, especially those related to Chinese space achievements, like the landing of Tianwen - 1 on Mars. Ask students some questions: "What do you know about these space events?","Which one interests you the most?","Do you want to be part of space exploration in the future?" Encourage students to share their thoughts briefly in English. 2. Knowledge Review (8 minutes) Divide the class into small groups. Let each group review the vocabulary and sentence patterns related to space exploration they have learned in this unit. Each group selects a representative to come to the blackboard and write down as many relevant words and sentences as possible within 3 minutes. Check the answers together as a class. Give points to the groups with more correct and complete answers. This activity can not only review knowledge but also stimulate students' competition awareness. 3. Project Introduction (5 minutes) Explain the project task to the students: "Today, we are going to work in groups to make a leaflet about space travel. You need to imagine that you are promoting a space travel program and attract people to sign up for it." Show students some sample leaflets (not necessarily about space travel) to let them have an idea about the basic structure and elements of a leaflet, such as title, slogan, main content, pictures, etc. Present the requirements and evaluation criteria of this project clearly. For example, the content should be accurate, the design should be attractive, and the presentation should be fluent. 4. Group Work (20 minutes) Divide students into groups of 4 - 5. Each group selects a leader to organize the work. Step 1: Topic and Name Determination (3 minutes) Groups discuss and decide where people will go for the space trip (e.g., the Moon, Mars, or a space station). Then, think of an interesting name for the trip. Step 2: Information Collection and Planning (7 minutes) Students search for information about the selected space destination through textbooks, the Internet, or other resources. They need to collect information such as travel routes, facilities on the spacecraft or space station, activities during the trip, etc. According to the collected information, groups plan the layout of the leaflet. Decide which information will be placed in which part of the leaflet, and which pictures or illustrations will be used. Step 3: Slogan Creation and Decoration (5 minutes) Each group tries to create an eye - catching slogan for their space travel program. The slogan should be short, easy to remember, and can arouse people's interest. Then, start to decorate the leaflet with appropriate pictures, colors, and patterns to make it more attractive. Step 4: Final Check (5 minutes) Before presenting, groups make a final check of their leaflets. Check for spelling mistakes, grammar errors, and whether all the necessary information is included. 5. Presentation and Evaluation (7 minutes) Each group sends a representative to the front of the class to present their leaflet. The representative should introduce the name of the space trip, the destination, the travel plan, facilities, and their unique selling points. After each presentation, other groups can ask questions. The presenting group should try to answer these questions. Then, the teacher and students jointly evaluate the leaflets according to the pre - set criteria. Give scores in aspects such as content, design, and presentation. Select the best slogan, the best design, and the most impressive leaflet. 6. Summary (5 minutes) Summarize the key points of this class, including the knowledge reviewed, the process of making the leaflet, and the understanding of space exploration. Emphasize the importance of teamwork and creativity in this project. Encourage students to continue to explore space - related knowledge after class and keep their enthusiasm for learning English. 教学反思 After this class, I think there are both positive aspects and areas for improvement. 1. Positive Aspects Most students showed great enthusiasm for the project. They were highly engaged in group work, actively searching for information, discussing ideas, and creating their leaflets. This indicates that the project - based learning method can effectively stimulate students' learning interest. Through the review activity at the beginning, students had a good recall of the vocabulary and sentence patterns related to space exploration, which laid a solid foundation for the subsequent project work. In the presentation and evaluation stage, students not only improved their English speaking ability but also learned from each other by listening to different groups' ideas and designs. 2. Areas for Improvement Some groups had difficulties in time management during group work. They spent too much time on information collection and not enough time on slogan creation and decoration. In future teaching, I need to give more specific time guidance to ensure that each stage of the project can be completed smoothly. A few students in each group were less involved in group discussions and work. In the future, I should pay more attention to group dynamics and encourage every student to participate actively. Maybe I can set up individual tasks within the group to make sure everyone has their own responsibilities. In terms of language accuracy, although students have reviewed relevant knowledge, there were still some grammar and spelling mistakes in their leaflets and presentations. I should strengthen error - correction and provide more targeted language practice in future classes. 2 / 37 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$