Unit 5 Water is life Section 4 Extending and developing competencies Focusing on culture 教学设计- 2024-2025学年沪教版英语七年级下册

Unit 5 Water is life-Section 4 Extending and developing competencies-Focusing on culture This unit focuses on the theme of "Water is life". In this section, students will explore the significance of water from two aspects: cities and the human body. Through reading materials about "Cities and water", students will understand the crucial role water plays in the development of cities, such as its function in the Industrial Revolution, the reasons why cities rely on water, and so on. Additionally, by studying the proportion of water in the human body, the daily water loss, and its importance, students can comprehensively understand the theme of "Water is life" from different perspectives. This section aims to not only expand students' knowledge of water but also cultivate their awareness of environmental protection and health. 教学目标 Students can understand and master key vocabulary and phrases, such as "population, agriculture, trade, industry, global, income, throughout, duty, leisure, play a big role in, thanks to, as a result". Be able to retell the role of water in urban development and scientific knowledge about the water content in the human body. Use logical connectives like "First..., Second..., To sum up..." to make a topic presentation. 教学重难点 1 Teaching Key Points Understand the key role of water in urban development (such as the Industrial Revolution, trade and transportation, daily life). Master the proportion of water in the human body, the ways of water loss, and its impact on health. Complete the "World Water Day" theme display project and integrate interdisciplinary knowledge. 2 Teaching Difficult Points Integration and logical expression of interdisciplinary knowledge (such as combining scientific data with social significance). Efficient division of labor in group cooperation and public speaking skills during the display. 1 Vocabulary Words related to urban development: population, agriculture, trade, industry, global, income, throughout, duty, leisure Phrases: play a big role in, thanks to, as a result 2 Knowledge about cities and water Most people in the world live near water sources. Water has promoted the development of cities, for example, in the Industrial Revolution, water provided power for factories. Cities rely on water for various aspects, including industrial production, transportation, and daily life. 3 Knowledge about water in the human body The proportion of water in the human body varies with age and gender. The human body loses water through sweating, breathing, and urination every day. Water is essential for various physiological functions of the human body. 教学过程 1 Lead-in (5 minutes) Show some pictures of famous cities around the world, such as Venice, London, and Shanghai, which are closely related to water. Ask students: "Why do these cities develop near water? What role does water play in the development of these cities?" Guide students to think and discuss in pairs. Then, briefly introduce the topic of this class: "Today, we are going to explore the relationship between water and cities, as well as the importance of water in our bodies." 2 Reading about Cities and Water (15 minutes) Skimming: Let students quickly read the passage "Cities and water" and match the main idea of each paragraph. Paragraph 1: Most people live near water sources and the reasons. Paragraph 2: The role of water in the Industrial Revolution. Paragraph 3: The relationship between urban development and water. Check the answers with the whole class. Scanning: Ask students to read the passage again carefully and answer some detailed questions, such as "What did water do for factories in the Industrial Revolution?", "Why is water important for trade?", "What problems may cities face due to water?" Have students raise their hands to answer. Vocabulary explanation: Explain the new words and phrases in the passage, such as "population, agriculture, trade, industry, play a big role in, thanks to, as a result". Use examples to help students understand, for example, "Thanks to the convenient transportation, our city's trade has developed rapidly." Group discussion: Divide students into groups of four. Let them discuss the advantages and disadvantages of living in a city near water. Each group selects a representative to report the discussion results. 3 Reading about Water in Our Bodies (12 minutes) Fast reading: Present the text about "The water in our bodies" to students. Let them quickly read it and summarize the main content, which is about the proportion of water in the human body, the daily water loss, and the importance of water to the human body. Detailed reading: Read the text again with students sentence by sentence. Explain the scientific knowledge in it, such as "An adult's body is about 60% water. A baby's body is about 75% water." and "We lose about 2 - 3 liters of water every day through sweating, breathing and urinating." Question and answer: Ask students some questions to check their understanding, such as "Why do we need to drink more water in summer?", "What will happen if we don't drink enough water?" Pair work: Let students work in pairs to talk about their own daily water intake and whether they think they drink enough water. 4 World Water Day Project Introduction (8 minutes) Project assignment: Introduce the "World Water Day" project to students. They need to work in groups to make a presentation about water. The content can include the importance of water, water - saving methods, and the current situation of water resources. Group planning: Give students a few minutes to form groups of 4 - 5 people. Each group starts to plan their presentation, including what content to include, how to divide the work, and what form the presentation will take (such as PPT, poster, drama, etc.). Teacher guidance: Walk around the classroom, listen to the group discussions, and provide necessary guidance and suggestions, such as reminding students to use the knowledge they have learned in this class and previous classes, and to pay attention to the logical organization of the content. 5 Summary (3 minutes) Summarize the key points of this class with students, including the role of water in urban development and the importance of water in the human body. Emphasize the significance of saving water and protecting water resources. Encourage students to actively participate in the "World Water Day" project and make good use of the knowledge they have learned. 教学反思 In this class, through various teaching methods such as reading, discussion, and group work, students showed a high level of enthusiasm. Most students were able to actively participate in class activities, master the key vocabulary and knowledge points, and understand the importance of water from different perspectives. However, there are still some areas that need improvement. Positive aspects: The lead - in part was effective in attracting students' attention and arousing their interest in the topic. The pictures of famous cities made it easier for students to think about the relationship between water and cities. Group discussions and pair work provided students with opportunities to practice speaking English and exchange ideas. Students actively expressed their opinions, which improved their language communication ability and critical thinking ability. The step - by - step reading guidance helped students better understand the two reading materials, and they could extract key information and answer questions accurately. Areas for improvement: In the group discussion about the advantages and disadvantages of living in a city near water, some students' language expressions were a bit limited. In the future, more relevant language input and guidance can be provided before group discussions. When introducing the "World Water Day" project, some groups seemed a bit confused about how to start planning. Next time, more detailed project - planning guidance can be given, such as providing a simple framework for the presentation. In terms of time management, the group planning part could be given a little more time to ensure that each group has a more complete and clear plan. 2 / 37 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$