Unit 1 Spring is coming! The 24 solar terms-【绿卡初中创新题】2025-2026学年八年级下册英语上课课件(冀教版·新教材)河北专版

该初中英语课件围绕“24节气”核心主题，聚焦春季6个节气的英文表达、日期、含义及相关词汇句型，通过播放央视版二十四节气歌视频，结合Pre-reading问题激活学生已有认知，搭建从已知到新知的学习支架，引导学生逐步深入文本理解。 其亮点在于融合文化意识与语言能力培养，通过阅读任务（回答问题、完成表格）和词汇注释（如remind sb. of sth.）提升语言理解表达，结合Qingming祭祖等内容渗透中华传统文化，Post-reading开放性问题（比较雨水与谷雨）和跨文化探究任务发展思维品质。教师使用可高效整合语言学习与文化渗透，学生能增强文化认同和语言运用能力。

Unit 1 Spring is coming! 第 6 课 时 Understanding cultures The 24 solar terms 2 单词: several，might，honour，relationship，upon 短语: remind sb. of sth.，call upon sb. to do sth. 句型：These solar terms teach us how to follow the seasons and make the best of them. 1 能掌握节气相关核心词汇、重点句型及易混知识点的用法；能读懂节气英文短文；能了解 24 节气的文化价值，感受人与自然的和谐理念，培养中华传统文化认同感和跨文化探究意识。 2 Learning Goals 3 Watch a video 4 Pre-reading Read the questions and give you answers. A How many solar terms are there each month? B How many solar terms are there in spring? What are they? Two. They are Start of Spring, Rain Water, Jingzhe, Spring Equinox, Qingming, Grain Rain. While-reading Read the passage and answer the questions. The 24 solar terms reflect the wisdom of our ancestors. They help us understand how nature changes throughout the year. Our ancestors observed nature and created Chinese lunar calendar to guide farming and daily life. There are several solar terms for spring. They tell us about the coming of this beautiful season. 1. What are the 24 solar terms for? The 24 solar terms help us understand how nature changes throughout the year and guide farming and daily life. …的智慧 全年；一年到头；终年 Start of spring It usually falls around February 4 or 6 and marks the beginning of spring. The weather started to get warmer and we can new plants grow and animals become active after a long winter. Rain Water It arrives around February 18 to 20. It reminds us of the increase in rainfall as the weather gets warmer. 2. What natural changes occur(发生) after the Beginning of Spring? The weather started to get warmer and we can see new plants grow and animals appear after a long winter. 标志着…的开始 提醒某人某事 remind sb. of sth. 7 Jingzhe (Awakening of insects) It usually takes place around March 5 to 7. Jingzhe tells us that insects are coming out of hibernation. We might hear more birds singing and see butterflies and bees buzzing around. Spring Equinox It comes around March 20 or 21, when the length of the day is nearly equal to that of the night. 4. What does the Spring Equinox mean？ The length of the day is nearly equal to that of the night. 3. What will you hear and see after the Awakening of Insects？ We might hear more birds singing and see butterflies and bees buzzing around. 发生;举行 从…出来;脱离 is equal to “等于；与…… 相等” 8 Qingming (clear and bright) It usually falls around April 4 to 6, when the temperature begins to rise and rainfall increases. Qingming is a time when people honour their ancestors. It’s also a time to enjoy outdoor activities and the beauty of spring. Grain rain It occurs around April 19 or 20. Farmers sow seeds during this time, and the rain nourishes the soil to make sure the farmers have a good harvest in the future. 5. What time is the Qingming Festival? 6. What’s the difference between Rain Water and Grain Rain? Rain Water arrives around February 19 or 20, reminding us of the increase in rainfall as the weather gets warmer. Grain Rain occurs around April 19 or 20Farmers sow seeds then, and the rain nourishes the soil for a good harvest. It is a time to honour our ancestors and to enjoy outdoor activities and the beauty of spring. 做某事的时节；做某事的时刻 获得丰收；迎来好收成 9 Read the passage and answer the questions. These solar terms teach us how to follow the seasons and make the best of them. They show us the relationship between humans and nature and call upon us to respect the world around us. 7. What do you think of the 24 solar terms? Why? Because they teach us how to follow the seasons and make the best of them, show us the relationship between humans and nature, and call upon us to respect the world around. 充分利用；尽力而为 人与自然的关系 呼吁；号召；恳求 They are very helpful to our life. 10 Solar term Chinese name Date Meaning Start of Spring Rain Water Jingzhe Spring Equinox Qingming Grain Rain 惊蛰 雨水 立春 around February 3 to 5 around February 18 to 20 春分 清明 谷雨 around March 5 to 7 The beginning of spring. The increase in rainfall as the weather gets warmer. The awakening of insects around March 20 or 21 around April 4 to 6 around April 19 to 21 A time when people honour their ancestors, and also a time to enjoy outdoor activities and the beauty of spring. The length of the day is nearly equal to that of the night. Farmers sow seeds during this time, and the rain nourishes the soil to make sure the farmers have a good harvest in the future. Read the passage again and complete the table. 立春 around February 3 to 5 The beginning of spring. Start of Spring Chinese name Date Meaning Solar term Rain Water Chinese name 雨水 Date around February 18 to 20 Meaning The increase in rainfall as the weather gets warmer. Solar term Jingzhe Chinese name 惊蛰 Date around March 5 to 7 Meaning The awakening of insects Solar term Spring Equinox Chinese name 春分 Date around March 20 or 21 Meaning The length of the day is nearly equal to that of the night. Solar term Qingming Chinese name 清明 Date around April 4 to 6 Meaning A time when people honour their ancestors, and also a time to enjoy outdoor activities and the beauty of spring. Solar term Grain Rain Chinese name 谷雨 Date around April 19 to 21. Meaning Farmers sow seeds during this time, and the rain nourishes the soil to make sure the farmers have a good harvest in the future. Solar term Post-reading Do you know other solar terms? Share one or two with your classmates. • It falls/occurs/takes place around… • It tells us/It means… • People… during this time. Post-reading How much do you know about the 24 solar terms? Write down the names. Qingming Great Cold Winter Solstice Great Heat Post-reading Do you know how other countries celebrate natural cycles and seasonal changes? Search the internet and share your ideas with your partner. There are several solar terms for the spring season. 春天有好几个节气。 several pron.几个;数个 several作代词，意为“几个;数个”，several还可作限定词，意为“几个;数个”。修饰可数名词复数近义词短语：some, a few。 例句： I met several of them at the party.我在聚会上遇到了他们中的几个人。 例句：Several people called to ask about the sports meeting. 几个人打电话来询问运动会的情况。 Language points 2. It usually takes place around March 5 to 7. 它通常在3月5日到7日左右发生。 归纳拓展：辨析take place与happen take place强调“（有计划、有安排地）发生”，主语通常是“事件、活动、会议”等，这些事件是人为提前规划好的。happen强调“（偶然意外地）发生”，主语通常是“事故、意外、不期而遇的事”等，这些事件往往没有提前计划，是突然出现的。 例句：The sports festival takes place every year in October. 体育节每年10月举行。 例句：A car accident happened at the crossing just now。 刚才在十字路口发生了一起车祸。 3. Qingming is a time when people honour their ancestors. 清明是人们祭祖的日子。 honour v.尊敬;尊重 n.荣幸;荣誉;尊敬 例句：The students all honour their teachers for their selfless teaching. 学生们都因为老师的无私教学而尊敬他们。 It’s an honour to represent our school in the competition. 很荣幸能代表我们学校参加比赛。 We should show honour to our parents and teachers. 我们应该尊敬父母和老师。 I.用括号内所给单词的适当形式填空 Practice Our teacher calls upon us (help) each other in study and life. My mother always reminds me to (drink) milk for breakfast. We heard some birds ____ __ (sing) in the tree when we passed by. The Spring Festival ____ __ (mark) the start of a new year in Chinese culture. to help to drink singing marks  II.根据汉语意思完成句子 这些古老习俗让我们想起祖先的生活方式。 These old customs _______ ____ ____ the lifestyle of our ancestors. 随着春天到来，天气变得越来越暖和。 ____ spring ____, the weather gets warmer and warmer. 端午节是纪念屈原的时节。 The Dragon Boat Festival ____ ____ ____ ____ remembering Qu Yuan. 4.农民们知道如何利用自然来获得好收成。 Farmers know ____ ____ ____ nature to get a good harvest. remind us of As comes is a time for how to use 1. Review the new words and phrases in Unit 1. 2. Search the internet and have a discussion with your classmates. Is solar calendar more practical than lunar calendar in moder agriculture? Why? Why did UNESCO list the 24 solar terms as intangible cultural heritage? Homework 绿卡图书—走向成功的通行证 Lavf58.45.100 null 130800.055 $