Unit 4 第4课时 Section B 1a—3c-【七彩课堂】2025-2026学年八年级英语上册同步课件（人教版2024）

该初中英语课件围绕“神奇动植物”主题，聚焦运用形容词最高级描述特征、探究动植物与人类的联系及生态重要性。通过蜜蜂猜谜游戏导入激活兴趣，Before reading预测文本内容，阅读中思维导图梳理信息，After reading讨论写作，构建“预测-梳理-应用”的学习支架。 其亮点在于融合语言能力与思维品质培养，猜谜导入和思维导图提升语言理解与结构化表达，讨论“人类与昆虫联系”发展分析思维，词缀练习与蓝鲸第一人称改写任务强化学习策略。学生提升语言运用与跨学科思维，教师获得系统活动设计，助力高效教学。

Unit 4 Amazing Animals and Plants Section B 1a—3c To learn to use the superlatives to describe bees. To discuss the connection between plants, animals, and our lives. To explore why plants and animals are important to us. Objectives Lead-in—a guessing game This animal buzzes as it flies. They have yellow and black stripes on their bodies. They communicate by dancing to show where flowers are. They live in hives and make honey. What are they? What else do you know about bees? Bees are very helpful. They help flowers grow… 1a Look at the title and the pictures below. Guess what the text is about. Before reading bees honeycomb pollination Discuss in groups: How are bees connected with us? 1b Read the text and underline the adjectives the writer uses to describe bees. Imagine you go to the supermarket in your area, but there are almost no fruits, vegetables, honey, milk, eggs, or chocolate. How would you feel? Disappointed? Angry? Sad? At this moment you realize people, plants, and animals are all connected. We need each other to live and bees are one of the best examples of this connection. We Can't Live Without Bees. Read the first paragraph and answer the question: Why do we say “We Can’t Live Without Bees. ” ? Because people, plants, and animals are all connected. We need each other to live and bees are one of the best examples of this connection. How do you understand? While reading Bees are very hard-working animals, and their greatest work is pollination. On one trip, they often visit 50 to 100 flowers. As they fly from one flower to another, they take pollen with them. This action helps plants grow. In fact, without their work, about 80 percent of the plants in the world cannot grow. For this reason, many scientists believe that bees are the most important animals on this planet. Read the second paragraph and Complete the mind map. importance •their greatest work:___________ •visit________________________ •help ______________________ 50 to 100 flowers pollination plants grow Read the third paragraph and Complete the mind map. Interesting facts •They work together to make their homes. In order to store honey, they create honeycombs. •How they communicate. When a bee finds new food, it uses a dance to tell the others where and how faraway the food is. Bees are also one of the most interesting animals in the world. For example, they work hard together to make their homes. In order to store honey, they create honeycombs. Another interesting thing about bees is how they communicate. When a bee finds new food, it uses a dance to tell the others where and how faraway the food is. Read the fourth paragraph and Complete the mind map. problem •their number is ___________ dropping Bees play an important part in the ecosystem of our planet. However, the number of bees is dropping, and scientists are worried. Bees need our help, and there is a lot we can do. Think about what you can do to protect one of the most amazing animals on earth. 1d Discuss the questions. 1. Can you give another title for the text? 2. What other interesting facts do you know about bees? 3. What do you know about the connection between humans and other insects, such as ants and butterflies? A: I can give another title for the text: Bees and us B: Bees can sting to protect themselves. C: Ants are.. D: Butterflies are… After reading 1e Imagine you are the writer. Write one more paragraph about bees and add it to the text. To protect bees, we should try our best. First, plant colourful flowers like sunflowers to provide food. And then remember to leave clean water outside for bees to drink. Never disturb their honeycombs. Finally, say “no” to chemicals that hurt them. Protecting bees means saving our planet. Let’s act now—every small step counts! 答案供参考 1f How do you understand the connection between plants, animals，and people? Think of some examples and then share them with a partner. A: We all know people and nature are connected. But can you give me an example of how they are connected? B: Sure. I visited a small town in Guangdong once. There are many large trees in the town, They are home to many birds. A lot of tourists come to see the trees and the birds ... Language points 1. How are plants and animals connected with us?植物和动物是 怎样与我们相连的？ connect v. 关联；连接 connected adj. 连接的；相关的 connection n. 联系；连接 be connected with / to 与……相连；与……有关联 The GPS on the bus is connected with the traffic – control center. 公交车上的GPS与交通控制中心相连。 2. Imagine you go to the supermarket in your area, but there are almost no fruits, vegetables, honey, milk, eggs, or chocolate. 想象一下，你去你所在地区的超市，但几乎没有水果、蔬菜、蜂蜜、牛奶、鸡蛋 或巧克力。 imagine v. 想象；猜想 imagine + 从句 想象…… imagine (sb) doing sth 想象（某人）做某事 imagine + n. / pron. 想象…… Imagine you can’t walk or use your hands easily. 想象一下你不能自如地走也不能自如地使用双手。 Can you imagine swimming with a dolphin? 你能想象与海豚共游吗？ I can’t imagine life without the Internet. 我无法想象没有网络的生活。 imagination n. 想象；想象力 act(v. 行动；表演)—action(n. 行动；行为) connect(v.关联；连接)—connection(n.联系；连接) imagine(v. 想象；猜想)—imagination(n. 想象；想象力) communicate(v. 交流；沟通)—communication(n. 交流) protect(v. 保护；防护)—protection(n. 保护) happy(adj. 快乐的)—happiness(n. 幸福；快乐) disappoint(v. 使失望；使破灭) –disappointed(adj. 失望的；沮丧的 ) 词缀学习 3. -tion 表示动作、状态，名词后缀 -ness 名词后缀 -ed 形容词后缀 你还知道哪些后缀呢？ . 4. In fact, without their work, about 80 percent of the plants in the world cannot grow.事实上，没有他们的工作，世界上大约 80% 的植物无法生长。 percent n. 百分之…… adj. & adv. 每一百中 ①Seventy percent of teachers in our school are women teachers. 我们学校 70% 的教师是女教师。 ②Thirty percent of the population speaks English as a second language. 30%的人口将英语作为第二语言来说。 主谓一致 主谓一致 percent 前面有具体数字时 无论该数字是多少，均为单数形式percent 2. percent of…作主语时 谓语动词的单复数形式要根据of后面的名词或代词的情 况而定。若名词或代词为复数意义，谓语动词用复数； 若名词为不可数名词、单数名词或代词表示单数意义， 谓语动词则用第三人称单数。 ③I have only a 30 - percent chance.我只有百分之三十的机会。 ④ I am a hundred percent in agreement with you. 我百分之百同意你的观点。 adv. adj. Summary 5. In order to store honey, they create honeycombs. 为了储存蜂蜜，它们会建造蜂巢。 In order to help students to make progress, most teachers are strict with them. 为了帮助学生取得进步，大多数老师对他们要求严格。 in order to 为了；以便 in order to + 动词原形 拓展 I worked hard in order to get good grades.= I worked hard in order that I could get good grades. 我努力学习以便取得好成绩。 in order that + 从句 6. Another interesting thing about bees is how they communicate. 蜜蜂的另一个有趣之处是它们怎样交流。 communicate with sb 和某人交流 communicate v. 交流；沟通 communication n.交流 I think that it’s important to communicate with parents. 我认为和父母沟通是很重要的。 In my opinion, face – to – face communication is more effective. 在我看来，面对面交流更有效。 7. Bees play an important part in the ecosystem of our planet. 蜜蜂在我们星球的生态系统中发挥着重要作用。 play a part (in sth) 参与某事 ① Everyone should play a part in saving the earth. 每一个人都应该尽 一份力来拯救地球。 ② More and more people joined her to play a part in environmental protection. 越来越多的人加入她的行列，参与环境保护。 Tips: ①play a part in + v.-ing / n. ②意为“参与”时的同义短语为take part in play a role (in) 在……中发挥作用；扮演角色 ① Frogs play an important role in our planet ecosystem. 青蛙在我们地球生态系统中扮演着重要角色。 ② Friends play an important role / part in our lives. 朋友在我们的生活中起着重要作用。 Reminder play a part in 与play a role in 是近义词组，强调 “在……中发挥作用”时可以互换。 protect… from / against… 保护……免于…… protect v. 保护；防护 protection n.保护 This umbrella will protect your skin from the burning sun. 这把伞可以保护您的皮肤免受烈日的伤害。 In short, self protection is important to us. 简而言之，自我保护对我们很重要。 8. Think about what you can do to protect one of the most amazing animals on earth. 想想您可以做些什么来保护地球上 最神奇的动物之一。 Vocabulary in Use 2a Circle the odd ones. Then give your reasons. habit height size weight joy happiness fun enjoy angry disappointed smart sad appear look seem watch honey milk juice bread 2b Add the endings –ance, -(t)ion, -ness, and –ty to form nouns. Use your dictionary. 1. act ____________ 2. good ___________ 3. kind ____________ 4. appear ___________ 5. real _____________ 6. imagine ___________ 7. connect _____________ 8. popular ___________ 9. communicate ______________ 10. important ___________ connection communication action kindness reality goodness appearance imagination popularity importance 2c Complete the sentences with the correct forms of the words in the box. appear disappoint imagine store weigh 1. I felt ___________ when my favourite flowers died. 2. After the rain, some mushrooms ___________ in the garden. 3. In my hometown, people often use bamboo baskets to _______ food. 4. What did you put in your luggage? It __________ a ton. 5. I can’t __________ my life without my pets. They mean a lot to me. appeared disappointed store weighed imagine 2d Complete the passage with the correct forms of the words in the box. however important land planet protect You may not realize it, but frogs play an important role in our ________ ecosystem. The smallest frogs are about the size of a pea, while larger ones can grow as big as a human hand. Many people know that frogs help to _________ farms by eating insects. __________, not everyone understands their ___________ in nature. Frogs can live on ________ and in water. Because of this, they are popular subjects in studies on climate change and the ecosystem. protect However importance land planet The Blue Whale The blue whale is the largest and heaviest animal on earth. It can weigh as much as 200 tons. Many people like watching blue whales swim, and they think it is one of the most beautiful things to see. Blue whales live in all oceans except the Arctic Ocean. They eat a lot, but they eat some of the tiniest animals in the ocean, A blue whale can eat around four tons of these a day. Blue whales can live up to 90 years. When a blue whale dies at sea, it becomes food for many kinds of animals living in and around the sea. This food lasts for over a year and it helps to create a lively and healthy ecosystem. Blue whales play an important role in our world, so we must protect them. 3a Read the text and complete the table. 北冰洋 adj. 生机勃勃的 Blue whale facts Weigh Where they live Food How long they live Importance in nature play an important role in our world up to 90 years some of the tiniest animals in the ocean All oceans except the Arctic Ocean 200 tons 3b Imagine you are a blue whale. Use the first person to rewrite the first paragraph. Hello everyone! My name is Billy the Blue Whale. I am _____________________________________. I’m heavy, but I __________________. I live in_________________________________. I can eat ___________________________. love swimming the largest and heaviest animal on earth all oceans except the Arctic Ocean around four tons of these a day Billy the Blue Whale 3c Complete your passage about the blue whale based on the text in 3a. Billy the Blue Whale (To be continued) I can live up to 90 years. When I die at sea, I become food for many kinds of animals living in and around the sea. This food lasts for over a year and it helps to create a lively and healthy ecosystem. I play an important role in our world. 答案供参考 I. 翻译。 Exercises 1.与……相连____________________ 2. 实际上___________ 3. 出于这个原因_________________ 4. 为了；以便______________ 5. 参与某事___________________ 6. 是……的家乡_____________________ 7. 达到；符合____________ live up to be connected with / to in fact for this reason in order to play a part / role in be home to sb. / sth II.用括号中所给词的适当形式填空。 Bees are one of __________________(interesting) animals in the world. How are plants and animals ______________(connect) with us? I felt ______________(disappoint) when my favourite flowers died. They teach you how to plan your time well or how to find ___________(happy). We should understand the ___________(important) of labor. the most interesting connected disappointed happiness importance Read and recite the text. Remember the words and expressions. Finish 3c. Homework 伴你成长 $