Unit 8 课时5 Section 4 Focusing culture,Cross-curricular connection,Project（课件）英语沪教版2024八年级上册

该初中英语课件围绕“宠物与我们”主题，系统呈现宠物饲养的历史演变及人与宠物关系变化，从现代常见宠物导入，通过时间线梳理古埃及至当代饲养史，以“新课导入-学习理解-应用实践”为支架衔接语言技能与文化认知。 其亮点在于融合文化意识与思维品质，如用古埃及鳄鱼宠物、日本萤火虫饲养案例培养跨文化理解，结合时间线制作、翻译练习提升语言能力。项目制作宠物手册锻炼实践表达，助力学生综合应用，也为教师提供多样化教学活动支持。

Unit 8 Section 4 Focusing culture, Cross-curricular connection, Project Pets and us 沪教版2024英语（八年级上） 1 学习目标 I can provide reasons for or against keeping pets. express my opinion on what animal makes the perfect pet. describe the history of keeping pets. understand the relationship between humans and pets. 2 01 新 课 导 入 03 应 用 实 践 06 回 顾 总 结 07 随 堂 小 练 02 学 习 理 解 04 迁 移 创 新 05 考 点 速 递 学习内容 3 新课导入 1 4 In our modern world, many people like keeping pets, Cats and dogs are among the most popular pets, and hamsters, guinea pigs（豚鼠） , turtles（ 龟） and goldfish are also common. Keeping pets has a long history. In ancient times, people kept pets for different reasons. Some ancient Egyptians kept unusual pets, like crocodiles and elephants. But cats and dogs were the most popular. People even thought cats could bring good luck. crocodile elephant cat In the Middle Ages. pets were often a symbol of wealth and power. In Japan, people caught fireflies and kept them as pets. Keeping pets has a long history. In ancient times, people kept pets for different reasons. fireflies 萤火虫 In the early 20th century, cats became very common house pets. Keeping pets has a long history. In ancient times, people kept pets for different reasons. 学习理解 02 9 How did people start to keep pets? Think Focusing on culture Pets were kept for many different reasons in the past. Let’s explore the history of keeping pets around the world. The history of keeping pets Pets like cats and dogs have lived with people for thousands of years. But do you know what animals people have kept as pets over the years? Let’s read and find out! 2000 BCE–500 CE Some ancient Egyptians had unusual pets like crocodiles and elephants, but cats and dogs were the most popular. People even believed that cats had magical powers and could bring good luck. 500–1500 In the Middle Ages, pets were often a symbol of wealth and power. It was common for European kings and queens to have pets. Sometimes, these animals even had their own servants! It became popular for noble（贵族的） ladies to have lapdogs , and noblemen had hunting dogs. However, common people did not generally keep pets for fun. At about the same time in Japan, people caught fireflies（萤火虫） and kept them as pets. 1700–1900 People kept all kinds of pets in their homes, such as birds, frogs and even snakes, but cats generally stayed outside the house. This began to change towards the end of the 19th century. In the early 20th century, cats became very common house pets. 1920s During World War I, an American soldier named Lee Duncan found a dog in France. He named him Rin Tin Tin and began teaching him tricks. After the war, Duncan took the dog back to America and entered him in dog shows. One day, the clever dog caught the eye of a film-maker. Rin Tin Tin went on to star in nearly 30 films and became one of the most famous dogs in history! Duncan was full of pride for his clever dog and wrote a poem about him after he died. Today Cats and dogs are among the most popular pets, and hamsters, guinea pigs（豚鼠） , turtles（ 龟） and goldfish are also common. Over the years, the relationship between people and pets has grown closer. Across the world, pets are nowadays treated like family members. Notes Before modern times, people used dogs for hunting and farm work. Dogs generally did not have an easy life, and that is why we have sayings such as “to lead a dog’s life” or “as sick as a dog”. Nowadays, dogs are treated more like family members, and people often say that they are “man’s best friend”. Scan the text, underline the following phrases and then translate them into Chinese. 1.over the years 2.a symbol of 3.hunting dogs 4.for fun 5.all kinds of 6.the end of the 19th century 7.catch the eye of 8.In the early 20th century 9.During World War I 10.be full of pride 多年以来 ……象征 猎犬 为了好玩 各种各样的 19世纪末 引起…注意 20世纪初 在第一次世界大战期间 满怀骄傲 Make a timeline showing the history of keeping pets in your notebook. Copy the timeline below and use the information from the article on page 126 to summarize the key events in each period. 2000 BCE– 500 CE 500–1500 1700–1900 1920s Today Ancient Egyptians kept unusual pets like crocodiles and elephants, but cats and dogs were the most popular pets. In Europe, noble ladies kept lapdogs while noblemen had hunting dogs. Japanese people kept fireflies as pets. People kept pets like birds, frogs and snakes. Cats generally stayed outside the house. Rin Tin Tin became one of the most famous dogs in history. He starred in nearly 30 films. Cats and dogs are among the most popular pets. Hamsters, guinea pigs, turtles and goldfish are also common. 1.What can we infer about ancient Egyptians’ attitude towards cats? A. They thought cats were useless for daily life. B. They regarded cats as animals with special abilities. C. They preferred crocodiles to cats as pets. D. They kept cats mainly for hunting. 2.What does the passage suggest about common people in the Middle Ages (500–1500)? A. They kept lapdogs to show their wealth. B. They often had pets with their own servants. C. They did not usually keep pets for pleasure. D. They liked hunting dogs more than other pets. 3.We can learn from the passage that cats’ living places changed ______. A. before 2000 BCE B. between 500–1500 C. around the late 19th century D. in the 1920s 4.Why did Rin Tin Tin become famous? A. He saved an American soldier during World War I. B. He starred in many films and impressed people. C. He won the most dog shows in American history. D. He taught other dogs tricks after the war. 5. What can be inferred about the relationship between people and pets today? A. Pets are no longer popular as they were in the past. B. People treat pets more like family members now. C. People only keep cats and dogs as pets today. D. Pets are kept mainly for showing wealth today. 应用实践 03 18 3 Complete the sentences with the words and the phrase below. Change the form if necessary. catch the eye of magical pride servant wealth (1) Animals with _________powers are common in fairy tales across the world. (2) My cat takes great______ in his shiny, black fur and always cleans it carefully. (3) The economic reforms have brought________ to Chinese farmers. (4) My friend often takes her dog to the park. One day, her dog ___________ a photographer and he took some photos of it. (5) The king ordered his________ to light a candle in the room. servants magical pride wealth caught the eye of 迁移创新 04 20 ... ... Over to you Which of the pets in the article do you think is the most unusual? Why? Share your ideas with the class. I think crocodiles are the most unusual pets in the article. First, crocodiles are wild and dangerous animals—they have sharp teeth and strong bodies, which makes them very different from common pets like cats or dogs. Second, most people keep pets because they are friendly and easy to get along with, but crocodiles are not suitable to live with humans. It’s surprising that ancient Egyptians kept such fierce animals as pets, so they seem the most unusual to me. In my opinion, fireflies are the most unusual pets. Unlike other pets in the article, fireflies are very small and fragile. They can’t be held or played with like hamsters or dogs, and they don’t stay with people for a long time. What’s more, fireflies’ main charm is their glowing light, but keeping them as pets might be difficult. It’s interesting that Japanese people in 500–1500 chose such special little creatures as pets, so they are the most unusual in my eyes. I believe snakes are the most unusual pets. Snakes are cold-blooded animals and look scary to many people. They don’t have soft fur like cats or hamsters, and they can’t interact with humans like dogs. Most people would feel afraid to keep snakes at home, so it’s surprising that people in 1700–1900 kept them as pets. Compared with other animals in the article, snakes are the most unusual. 考点速递 05 24 1. But do you know what animals people have kept as pets over the years? 但是你知道多年来人 们养什么动物作为宠物吗？ over the years表示 “在多年的时间里”“经过这些年”，强调时间的跨度和过程，通常与现在完成时连用（也可根据语境用一般过去时等），描述在一段时间内发生的变化、积累的经验或持续的状态。 Over the years, our hometown has changed a lot. 这些年来，我们的家乡发生了很大变化。 She has collected thousands of stamps over the years. 多年来，她已经收集了数千张邮票。 2.In the Middle Ages, pets were often a symbol of wealth and power. 在中世纪，宠物通常是财富和权力的象征。 symbol（n. 象征；符号；标志） The dove is a universal symbol of peace.鸽子是和平的普遍象征。 The red rose has long been a symbol of love.红玫瑰长期以来是爱情的象征。 a symbol of（…… 的象征） The Statue of Liberty is a symbol of freedom and democracy. 自由女神像是自由与民主的象征。 In many cultures, white is a symbol of purity. 在许多文化中，白色是纯洁的象征。 3.After the war, Duncan took the dog back to America and entered him in dog shows. 战后，邓肯把这只狗带回了美国，并让他参加狗类选秀节目。 enter 1.表示 “进入某地”： She entered the room quietly without knocking. 她没敲门，悄悄地进了房间。 2.表示 “加入 / 参与”： He decided to enter the competition next month.他决定参加下个月的比赛。 She entered the company as an intern last year. 她去年以实习生的身份加入了这家公司。 3.表示 “登记 / 输入”： Please enter your name and address in the form. 请在表格中填写你的姓名和地址。 4.One day, the clever dog caught the eye of a film-maker. 有一天这只聪明的狗吸引了一位电影制作人的关注 catch the eye of 核心含义是 “吸引…… 的注意”“引起…… 的目光” The bright red dress caught the eye of every customer in the shop. 那条鲜红色的裙子吸引了店里每位顾客的目光。 His creative painting caught the eye of the famous art director. 他富有创意的画作引起了那位著名艺术总监的注意。 Cross-curricular connection I Biological science* Parrots are very intelligent birds, and they can even learn how to talk. Let’s find out how to train a parrot to say words. 1 Read the article about how to teach parrots to talk and correct the statements. Teaching your parrot to talk Parrots are popular pets. They are social and intelligent birds. They have the ability to mimic human speech and we can teach them to talk! Training your parrot • Put your parrot’s cage in a calm and quiet place. • Hold a treat in front of the bird and begin with a simple word like “hello”. Look at your bird and say “hello” in a bright and positive voice. Repeat the same word multiple times. • When your parrot starts making a sound like “hello”, give it lots of praise and a treat. Say the word back to it in an excited and loud voice. • When your parrot can say “hello”, move on to teaching it the next new word! Things to bear in mind • Choose the right time to train your parrot. If the bird looks tired or not interested, leave it alone. • Keep your training sessions short. When your parrot starts looking away from you or cleaning its feathers , it is time to stop. • Only give your parrot a treat when it makes a sound similar to the word you are trying to teach. • Be patient. Give your parrot enough time to learn to say a word clearly. Teaching your parrot takes time. Don’t be disappointed if your parrot doesn’t speak at first. One day, it may surprise you with a bright and breezy “Hello!” (1) Give your parrot a treat before you start to teach a simple word. (2) Parrots only speak after a long training session, so be patient. (3) Say the word once and wait patiently for your parrot to repeat. (4) Teach as many words as you can if your parrot looks interested Only give your parrot a treat when it makes a sound similar to the word you are teaching. Keep your training sessions short. When your parrot starts looking away from you or cleaning its feathers, it is time to stop. Repeat the word multiple times and wait patiently for your parrot to repeat. Teach only when your parrot looks interested. After the bird has learnt one word, you can move on to teaching it the next new word. Checking your progress Project* Making a pet booklet What animal would you like to keep as a pet? In this project, you are going to make a class pet booklet. Step 1 Discuss and choose an animal that would make an interesting pet. Step 2 Research key information about the animal and make notes. Use the following questions to help you. • Why do people like to keep this pet? • How should people take care of it? • What is your experience of keeping this type of pet? Keeping goldfish as pets Why goldfish make great pets: Goldfish are very beautiful to look at. They are also very peaceful and quiet pets, so they help us feel relaxed. They are easy to care for, and do not need as much space as other pets. How to care for goldfish: Feed the goldfish 1–2 times a day. Give the goldfish enough space. Do not keep them in a small goldfish bowl—use a fish tank instead. Clean the fish tank regularly. Our experience of keeping goldfish: One member of our group has seven goldfish at home. She thinks it is relaxing to watch them swim. Step 3 Each group writes a page for the animal. Organize the information into sections and choose the most important or interesting facts for each section. Then find pictures or create your own. You may refer to the example below. Wits corner We can judge the heart of a man by his treatment of animals. — Immanuel Kant 我们可以通过一个人对待动物的方式，来判断他的内心。 —伊曼纽尔•康德（德国哲学家） Step 4 Collect the pages from the different groups and make a class pet booklet. Write a contents page and design a cover. 回顾总结 06 35 1，学习和了解养宠物的历史和原因。 2，跨学科学习：如何教鹦鹉说话。 3，介绍如何制作宠物小册子。 课堂小练 07 37 一、根据首字母完成单词。 1. Ancient Egyptians believed cats had m______ powers and could bring good luck. 2. Good communication can help improve your r______ with family and friends. 3. Too much rain may c______ the river to rise quickly. 4. In the Middle Ages, pets were often a symbol of w______ and power. 5. European kings and q______ often kept pets as a symbol of their status. 6. My parents looked at me with p______ after I won the English competition. 7. Cats and dogs have always been the most p______ pets among people. 8. Cats became common house pets in the early 20th c______. 9. She is the most outgoing student a______ my classmates. 10. In the Middle Ages, pets were a s______ of wealth and power for nobles. magical relationship cause  wealth  queen  pride popular century among symbol 二、用单词的适当形式填空 1.Taking care of a pet is our ___________, and it helps us become more __________ people.(responsible) 2. The ancient Egyptians believed cats had ______ powers, and their eyes looked so _______ in the dark.(magic) 3. Many people thought the king had great _____, and his strong army made him even more __________.(power) 4. In the Middle Ages, ______ was a symbol of status, and only _______ nobles could afford to keep pets with their own servants.(wealth) 5. In the Middle Ages, some nobles’ pets had their own _______, who provided careful ________ for the animals.(serve) responsibility responsible magic magical power powerful wealth wealthy servant service 6. Lee Duncan felt ______ of his dog Rin Tin Tin, and the famous dog was the greatest _______ in his life.(proud) 7. Though my cousin is a close _______ of mine, we have built a warm ________ by talking about our favorite pets often.(relation) 8. We can _______ any pet we like, but a cat or a dog is usually a wise _____ for busy students.(choose) 9. We are ____ to take good care of small pets if we train our ________ to be responsible.(able) 10. Cats and dogs are _______ pets around the world, and dogs are often _______________ones among families with kids.(common) proud pride relation relationship choose choice able ability common the most common 三、完成句子 1.这些年来，我们的家乡发生了很大变化。 ____ _____ ______, our hometown has changed a lot. 2.如今，养宠物是很常见的事，而且宠物常常被看作是家庭的象征。Nowadays, _____ _____ ____ to keep pets, and pets are often regarded as _____ ____ _____ family. 3.很多人把仓鼠当作宠物养，只是为了好玩。 Many people _______ hamsters _____ _____ just ____ ____. 4. 20 世纪初，人们开始在家里养各种各样的宠物，比如鸟和青蛙。 _____ ____ ____ ____ _____, people began to keep ____ ____ ____ pets at home, such as birds and frogs. Over the years it's common a symbol of keep as pets for fun In the early 20th century all kinds of 5.邓肯把他的狗林丁丁报名参加了狗展，而且他心里满是期待。 Duncan _______ his dog Rin Tin Tin _______ the dog show, and his heart _____ _____ ____expectation. 6.那只聪明的狗林丁丁吸引了一位电影制片人的注意，后来它在全世界都出了名。 The clever dog Rin Tin Tin ______ _____ _____ ____ a film-maker, and later it became famous _____ _____ _____. entered in was full of caught the eye of across the world Thank you！ 43 $