Unit 2 Lesson 8 A Universe of Thought 教学设计 2025-2026学年冀教版英语九年级全册

Lesson 8: A Universe of Thought

一、Teaching Objectives

Language Competence:

Students can master key words and phrases and understand the structure of simple past tense sentences.

Cultural Awareness:

Students learn about Albert Einstein's contributions to science and the significance of the Nobel Prize.

Thinking Quality:

Students can think about the importance of making mistakes and persisting in thinking through Einstein's sayings.

Learning Ability:

Students can improve their reading and speaking skills by discussing and retelling Einstein's story.

二、Teaching Key Points

Master key words and phrases and understand the structure of simple past tense sentences.

三、Teaching Difficult Points

Help students understand the abstract concept of "relativity" simply.

Guide students to express their thoughts about mistakes using Einstein's sayings.

 四、Teaching Aids

 

PPT, pictures of Einstein and Princeton University.

五、Teaching Procedures

Step 1: Warm-up

- Greet the students.

- Show a picture of Einstein and ask: "Do you know this man? What do you know about him?" Let students share their answers.

Step 2: Pre-reading  

- Teach new words: universe

Albert Einstein

lifetime

solve

theory

relativity

Switzerland

Pioneer

Nobel

Princeton

nuclear

weapon

conclusion

false

- using simple definitions and examples.

- For example:

A pioneer is someone who is the first to do something new.

The Nobel Prize is a very important award."

Step 3: While-reading  

- Fast reading: Ask students to read the passage quickly and find out the