Unit 8 Protecting the environment Lesson 2教学设计-2025-2026学年冀教版八年级英语上册

Unit 8 Protecting the environment Lesson 2 Look at the plastic! 教学设计 I. Teaching Objectives 1. Knowledge Objectives Students will master vocabulary related to plastic pollution (e.g., packaging, reusable, recycle, pollution, harm) and understand the passage about plastic pollution and ways to reduce plastic use. Students will be able to comprehend the passage, judge true or false, complete tables, and discuss waste sorting and reduction methods in pairs. 2. Ability Objectives Improve reading and writing skills: Extract information from the passage to complete tasks. Enhance speaking and collaborative skills: Discuss waste management and plastic reduction in pairs. 3. Affective Objectives Help students recognize the severity of plastic pollution, inspire them to adopt habits to reduce plastic use, and foster a sense of responsibility towards environmental protection. II. Language Knowledge 1. Key Vocabulary & Phrases Plastic pollution - related words: packaging, reusable, recycle, pollution, harm Key phrases: millions of tons of, be part of the solution, have a big impact on 2. Key Sentence Patterns Describing plastic pollution: “In today's world, plastic pollution is a global problem. Humans produce millions of tons of plastic every year. About half is for packaging goods.” “Plastic pollution affects the natural beauty of the environment. Even worse, millions of animals are killed by plastic every year.” “Plastic will stay in the ground for years and pollute the soil, water, and plants.” Suggesting ways to reduce plastic use: “Bring your own shopping bag instead of using a plastic one. Carry a reusable water bottle. Choose products with less packaging. Learn to recycle plastic properly.” “Let's be part of the solution. Small changes in our daily habits will have a big impact on reducing plastic waste.” 3. Key and Challenging Points Key Points: Understand the passage about plastic pollution and reduction methods, master related vocabulary and phrases, and complete reading tasks. Challenging Points: Discussing waste sorting and plastic reduction methods fluently and thoughtfully in pairs. III. Teaching Procedures Step 1: Warm - up & Lead - in Activity: Plastic Product Discussion Ask students two questions: “What plastic products do you see in your daily life?”, “What can we do to avoid using too many plastic products?”. Let students share their answers. Step 2: Reading & Comprehension Activity 1: Passage Reading and True/False Judgment Have students read the passage and write true (T) or false (F) for statements A - C: A: Plastic waste can stay in the ground for years. (T) B: We can’t use fewer plastic products because they provide convenience. (F, there are alternatives like reusable bags and water bottles) C: This passage draws attention to plastic pollution. (T) Check answers to ensure students grasp the main content of the passage. Activity 2: Table Completion about Plastic Pollution Guide students to read the passage again and complete the table with correct information. Humans produce millions of tons of plastic every year. About half is for packaging goods. It kills animals and pollutes the soil and water. If our environment suffers, humans will do too. Bring your own shopping bag. Carry a reusable water bottle. Choose products with less packaging. Learn to recycle plastic properly. Let's be part of the solution. Step 3: Speaking & Collaboration Activity: Waste Management Discussion Divide students into pairs. Ask each pair to discuss questions A - C: “How do you sort the waste?”, “Do you think it is important to sort waste? Why or why not?”, “What can we do to reduce the amount of waste?”. Then have some pairs share their ideas with the class. Step 4: Summary & Homework Activity 1: Lesson Summary Recap key vocabulary and phrases (plastic pollution - related terms), the content of the passage about plastic pollution and reduction methods, and the importance of waste management and plastic reduction. Activity 2: Homework Assignment Assign homework: (1) Write a short passage about your efforts to reduce plastic use. (2) Share your passage with family and discuss ways to reduce plastic waste at home. IV. Assessment In - class: Assess students’ performance in reading comprehension tasks, table completion, discussion participation, and ability to express about plastic pollution and waste management. Homework: Evaluate students' passages about reducing plastic use and their discussions with family to see if they can reflect on and practice plastic reduction in daily life. V. Design Purpose Skill Integration: Combine reading (comprehension), writing (short passage), speaking (discussion, sharing), and collaborative skills to deepen understanding of plastic pollution and environmental protection. Real - life Application: Use discussion, writing, and homework to help students connect with their daily habits of plastic use and waste management, enhancing their sense of environmental responsibility. VI. Blackboard Design Unit 8 Look at the plastic! Key Vocabulary & Phrases: packaging, reusable, recycle, pollution, harm, millions of tons of, be part of the solution, have a big impact on Passage Summary: Plastic pollution: global problem, humans produce millions of tons yearly (half for packaging), plastic harms environment/animals, stays in ground for years polluting soil/water/plants. Reduce plastic use: bring own shopping bag, carry reusable water bottle, choose less packaging, recycle properly. Small daily changes → big impact on reducing plastic waste. Homework: Write about reducing plastic use & share with family. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $