Unit 6 When disaster strikes Starting out课件 2025-2026学年外研版八年级英语上册

该初中英语课件围绕“自然灾害”主题，通过“认识灾害—理解灾害—介绍灾害”模块展开，以看图提问导入，结合词汇学习（含音标）、对话练习、视频任务等，搭建从基础认知到综合运用的学习支架。 其亮点在于融合语言能力与思维品质培养，如通过古今灾害认知对比（古代神话与现代科技）引导分析，借助对话填空、小组介绍等任务提升表达能力。含视频、思维导图等资源，选做作业鼓励自主探究，助力学生构建知识体系，也为教师提供结构化教学流程。

Unit 6 When disaster strikes Starting out 1 Look and say What can you see in the picture? It’s a natural disaster. There is a wildfire in the forest and some firemen are trying to help. What could happen when disaster strikes? firemen forests a big fire Plants, animals and people could get hurt or even die. Know about disasters Understand disasters Introduce disasters Explore natural disasters Look and say: What natural disasters are they? /vɒlˈkænɪk/ /ɪ'rʌpʃ(ə)n/ /draʊt/ /taɪˈfuːn/ /tsuːˈnɑːmi/ earthquake volcanic eruption drought typhoon tsunami  /flʌd/ flood Know about disasters Understand disasters Introduce disasters How do they happen? What could happen when they strike? Think and share: Know about disasters Understand disasters Introduce disasters The _____ happens when hot rock from deep inside the earth is pushed out. It can destroy forests, houses, and roads. The ash can fill the air and make it hard to breathe. A _____ is a very powerful storm that forms over warm ocean water. It brings strong winds and heavy rain. It can cause floods and do harm to trees and buildings. A _____ is a series of huge waves in the ocean. It is usually caused by an earthquake under the sea. The waves can travel very fast and wash away houses and trees. E F B Read and choose the correct disaster. A. B. C. D. E. F. Know about disasters Understand disasters Introduce disasters The volcanic eruption happens when hot rock from deep inside the earth is pushed out. It can destroy forests, houses, and roads. The ash can fill the air and make it hard to breathe. A typhoon is a very powerful storm that forms over warm ocean water. It brings strong winds and heavy rain. It can cause floods and do harm to trees and buildings. A tsunami is a a series of huge waves in the ocean. It is usually caused by an earthquake under the sea. The waves can travel very fast and wash away houses and trees. How do they happen? What could happen when they strike? Read again and answer questions. Know about disasters Understand disasters Introduce disasters It’s the ___________. Which disaster is it, Paul? It is often caused by the __________ of the earth. Do you know how it happens? The grounds could be _______. The buildings could _________ and people could get hurt or even _____. What could happen when it strikes? earthquake movements broken fall down die Work in pairs and talk about the disasters. Know about disasters Understand disasters Introduce disasters It’s the ______. Which disaster is it, Paul? It is often caused by heavy ______. Do you know how it happens? People and animals could ______ their homes. Some could get sick or even die. What could happen when it strikes? flood rain lose Work in pairs and talk about the disasters. Know about disasters Understand disasters Introduce disasters It’s the _______. Which disaster is it, Paul? It is often caused by the lack(缺失) of rain and high ____________. Do you know how it happens? The grounds could be broken. Also plants and animals could _____. What could happen when it strikes? drought temperature die Work in pairs and talk about the disasters. Know about disasters Understand disasters Introduce disasters How did people feel about natural disasters in the past? What about now? Know about disasters Understand disasters Introduce disasters Natural disasters have happened throughout human history. They have caused great harm and loss of life. Watch the video and answer. Tip: Don’t forget to take some notes while watching it. Know about disasters Understand disasters Introduce disasters How did people feel about natural disasters in the past? People felt scared and helpless. What about now? People feel much safer. Why changed? Poeple’s understanding of natural disasters changed! Look and say: What ancient stories are they? Nvwa Fixes the Sky Dayu Controls the Floods Houyi Shoots Down the Suns Know about disasters Understand disasters Introduce disasters In the past, people connected natural disasters with _________________from ancient stories. the powerful beings Look and match: Which natural disasters could they relate to? Know about disasters Understand disasters Introduce disasters wildfire The story of _____ could relate to ______. In the past, people connected natural disasters with _________________from ancient stories. the powerful beings Know about disasters Understand disasters Introduce disasters Now, people started noticing _________ of disaster, and created more ways to _________________ and lessen their ________. the rules watch them carefully effects Look and answer: What ways do people create to watch natural disasters now? satellite computer /ˈsætəlaɪt/ They can give us disaster warnings. Know about disasters Understand disasters Introduce disasters In the past Now Natural disasters will always be __________, but we can _______ their harm and _______ our society quickly now. dangerous reduce rebuild Every summer, the typhoon strikes Zhejiang Province. How can we keep safe? Useful expressions ... should/shouldn’t… It’s important to... Stay away from … Don’t ... Get...ready... prepare the emergency kit protect the window stay indoors ... Remember: Stay calm and act right! Know about disasters Understand disasters Introduce disasters With the help of the questions, introduce the typhoon to your classmates. How does it happen? What could happen when it strikes? How can we keep safe? Every summer, the typhoon strikes Zhejiang. Let’s try to know about it. The typhoon is caused by... It could do harm to/ make/ cause... In order to keep safe, we ... ... Remember: Stay calm and act right! Know about disasters Understand disasters Introduce disasters Every summer, the typhoon strikes Zhejiang. Let’s try to know about it. The typhoon is caused by the warm ocean water. When it strikes, it brings strong winds and heavy rain. It could do harm to trees and buildings. In order to keep safe, we should stay indoors and protect windows well. Remember: Stay calm and act right! How can we introduce a natural disaster? What disaster it is How it happens What happens when it strikes How to keep safe Summary Must do： Write down the introduction of typhoons. Choose to do: Learn more about natural disasters through the website given, and make an information card of another natural disaster with the help of the mindmap. Homework Lavf58.46.101 $