Unit 4 Inventions (Project）课件 -2025-2026学年沪教版英语八年级上册

该初中英语课件围绕“发明”主题，聚焦运用词汇句型描述发明及解决问题，通过“想象发明家”导入，以头脑风暴问题、讨论解决方案、设计发明、分享评价为脉络，结合折叠头盔等实例搭建学习支架，帮助学生逐步掌握发明设计的步骤与表达。 其亮点在于项目式实践，融合语言能力（如“be made of”等句型运用）与思维品质（问题分析与创新设计），通过分组表格填写、发明展示等活动培养团队合作。学生在学习中提升问题解决与表达能力，教师可借助具体步骤和实例高效组织课堂，激发学生创新意识。

初中英语沪教版八年级上册 Unit 4 Inventions Inventions Project Learning objectives 01 运用恰当的词汇和句型来描述所设计的发明及其解决的问题。 02 重点 重点 重点 重点 02 通过给出问题-分析问题-寻找解决方案-设计发明的项目实践体验，提高问题分析和问题解决能力，增强团队合作的意识。 深化理解重要发明的意义，培养好奇心和创新意识。 03 Imagine and think Imagine that you are an inventor. Think about what you are going to invent to make our lives better. Learn and discuss Steps ① Brainstorm the problems. ③ Design your invention. ④ Share and evaluate. ② Discuss your solutions. In groups, brainstorm problems you want to solve. Use the questions and the example below to help you. What is the problem? Who needs help with this problem? What are the possible ways of solving this problem? Problems Who needs help Possible solutions Step 1: Brainstorm the problems Discuss some possible solutions for the problems. Problems Who needs help Possible solutions Cyclists. A lot of people cycle to school and work. Bicycle helmets are not very convenient to carry around. Invent a helmet that folds into a compact size. It would be lightweight and take up less space, making it convenient for daily use. Step 2: Discuss your solutions Problems Who needs help Possible solutions Old people It is difficult for old people to climb stairs. Install a stairlift in their homes. Use a stair climbing wheelchair. Consider other daily problems and match each one with the possible solutions listed below. 1. People often lose their keys or can’t find them at home. 2. It’s hard to stay organized with school books and supplies. 3. Students struggle to manage their time effectively. A. Use a planner to schedule homework and activities. B. Use key finders that connect to a phone app. C. Use binders and folders to keep notes and homework organized. B C A Consider and match In groups, brainstorm problems you want to solve and complete the table. Problems Who needs help Possible solutions ... It’s your turn! ... ... Complete the table Read the example and learn. Problems Who needs help Possible solutions Inventions A lot of people cycle to school and work. Bicycle helmets are not very convenient to carry around. Cyclists Make a helmet that can be folded into a compact size. Folding helmet DESIGN The helmet is going to be made of hard plastic. It will shine in the dark. It will be suitable for everyone. Read and learn Learn the example. Structure: 5 parts Expressions Read and learn Part 1: Name of the invention Part 2: Group members (inventors) Part 3: Introduction Part 4: Purpose Part 5: Design Learn the example. Structure: 5 parts Expressions INTRODUCTION We are going to make a new kind of bicycle helmet. It will be a folding helmet. Introduction We are going to . It will be . Learn the example. Structure: 5 parts Expressions PURPOSE A lot of people don’t wear helmets because it is difficult to carry them around. Our folding helmet will fit into a bag easily! With our invention, more people will wear helmets. It will keep more people safe. Purpose: because it is difficult to . ③With our invention, more people will . ② will easily! ④It will . Learn the example. Structure: 5 parts Expressions More expressions: It benefits people by . It helps people . It is convenient for people to___________. ... Learn the example. Structure: 5 parts Expressions DESIGN The helmet is going to be made of hard plastic. It will shine in the dark. It will fit everybody. Design: Materials: is going to be made of/from . Feature: It will . It will fit everybody. Learn the example. Structure: 5 parts Expressions More expressions: plastic - 塑料 metal - 金属 foam - 泡沫 rubber - 橡胶 leather - 皮革 Adjective: foldable - 可折叠的 adjustable - 可调节的 reflective - 反光的 durable - 耐用的 waterproof - 防水的 Materials: Design your invention in groups. Step 3: Design your invention Problems Who needs help Possible solutions Inventions It’s your turn! Pay attention to these three parts. INTRODUCTION PURPOSE DESIGN It’s your turn! Step 3: Design your invention Present your invention to the class. Then vote for the best invention in your class. Checklist Excellent Good Poor 1. Problems are clear. 3. Solution is feasible and effective. 4. Invention is creative. 5. Invention is useful. 6. Language is correct and easy to understand. 2. Purpose is clear. Step 4: Share and evaluate Think and discuss What do you learn from it? Wits corner I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious. —Albert Einstein Being curious is important. It helps us learn and discover new things without requiring special talents. Summary Vocabulary Key sentences Steps of designing an invention plastic, metal, foam, rubber, leather, foldable, adjustable, reflective, durable, waterproof We are going to.../ It will be... / ... because it is difficult to... / With our invention, more people will.../ ... is going to be made of... / It will fit everybody. brainstorm, discuss, design Five parts of presenting an invention name of the invention inventors introduction purpose design Homework 01 Improve your invention and introduce it to your friends or family. 02 Review the language points of the whole unit. Bye-bye Bye-bye $