Unit 7 Space exploration Focusing on culture&跨学科项目化 课件2025-2026学年沪教版英语八年级下册

该初中英语课件围绕“太空探索”主题，聚焦中国天宫空间站和BDS导航系统，通过情境想象（如记者提问）、历史时间线梳理及问题预测激活兴趣，以预读选择、读中分段设题、读后任务搭建“导入-阅读-应用”的学习支架，帮助学生系统掌握相关知识。 其亮点在于融合文化意识与语言能力培养，通过中国航天成就（天宫、BDS）增强家国情怀，借助真实语篇训练阅读表达，如读后讨论提升口语。项目化学习（制作太空任务海报）结合跨学科连接，培养思维品质，自我评估表助力学生自查。学生提升语言运用与文化认同，教师获完整教学流程与活动设计，便于高效教学。

下 （沪教2026版）八年级 Unit 7 Space exploration Focusing on culture& Cross-curricular connection&Project 阅读文化拓展与与跨学科项目化课 Learning objectives 0 Lead in Pre-reading 2 While-reading Post-reading 4 Cross-curricular connection Project 6 Deepthinking 1 3 5 7 Summary 8 Assessment 9 Homework 10 By the end of the lesson, I will be able to... 1 2 3 read and talk about China’s Tiangong space station. use key words about space correctly. understand how BDS works. 00 Learning objectives plan a poster about a Chinese space mission. 4 Lead in 01 What do you know about the development of China’s space station? Let’s imagine, read and think. Imagine you are a reporter for a space magazine. You need to write a short article about China’s space station. What 2 questions do you want to ask about it? When was it built? How do astronauts live there? Lead in 01 Let’s read to learn about its history, structure, and life in space. Share and predict. Lead in 01 Lead in 01 When astronauts are in space, how do they know where they are? Today we’ll also learn about BDS, China’s navigation system that helps them and us find our way! Pre-reading 02 Skimming B 1. What’s the main topic of the article? A. The history of China’s space exploration B. China’s Tiangong space station and key facts about it C. How astronauts live and work in space D. How to see the Tiangong space station with the naked eye 2. How is the article mainly organized? A. By comparing different space stations B. By describing Tiangong’s development, structure, astronaut life, and visibility in separate paragraphs C. By listing problems and solutions about space travel D. By telling a story of an astronaut’s journey to Tiangong B Pre-reading 02 A space station makes it possible for scientists and astronauts to live, work and conduct experiments in space. Let’s explore and learn about China’s space station. 1 Read the article about Tiangong and the development of China’s space station. Tiangong: China’s space station para. 1 Chinese people have long dreamt of exploring space. In 2022, China finished building a space station called Tiangong (“Heavenly Palace”). The name comes from ancient Chinese legends about the sky. 长久以来就梦想着做某事 When was China’s Tiangong space station completed? A. 2021 B. 2022 C. 2020 D. 2023 B While-reading 03 para. 2 The most important part of Tiangong space station is called Tianhe (“Harmony of Heavens”). It was sent into space on 29 April 2021. Just a few weeks after it arrived at its destination, Tianhe got its first visitor—the Tianzhou-2 spacecraft. The spacecraft delivered fuel, equipment, tools and supplies for the astronauts. At this point, the space station was ready to receive human visitors. Seven weeks later, the first three astronauts arrived at Tianhe on Shenzhou-12. The crew spent three months testing equipment and preparing it for future astronauts. Since then, several more Shenzhou crews have visited Tiangong, and two more lab modules (Wentian and Mengtian) have been added. 传送 目的地 设备 供应量 Which of the following statements about Tianhe is NOT true? A. It was launched on 29 April 2021. B. Tianzhou-2 was its first visitor. C. The Shenzhou-12 crew stayed there for three months. D. Wentian and Mengtian were delivered by Tianzhou-2. D While-reading 03 Para. 3 Astronauts on space missions are always very busy. They need to do important experiments and collect scientific data. But it is definitely an amazing experience. The astronauts get to go on spacewalks, and they can see the sun rise 16 times in one day because Tiangong travels at about 28,000 kilometres an hour. That means it only takes about 90 minutes to go around the Earth! 确切地 Why can astronauts on Tiangong see the sun rise 16 times a day? A. Because the Earth rotates very slowly. B. Because the sun is closer to the station. C. Because Tiangong travels very fast, orbiting the Earth every 90 minutes. D. Because the astronauts work night shifts C While-reading 03 Para. 4 At a height of about 400 kilometres above the Earth, Tiangong passes across the sky. We do not need any special tools to see it: the space station can be seen from most parts of the world with the naked eye. If you know when and where to look, you will see a tiny shiny object moving across the night sky. Which of the following is true about seeing Tiangong from Earth? A. You need a powerful telescope to see it. B. It is impossible to see it from most parts of the world. C. You can see it with the naked eye if you know when and where to look. D. It is always visible at night. C 一个微笑的发光体 肉眼 Post-reading 04 2 Answer the questions below with the information from the article on page 110. (1) When was the core module Tianhe sent into space? (2) Which spacecraft reached Tianhe first, Shenzhou-12 or Tianzhou-2? It was sent into space on 29 April 2021. The cargo spacecraft Tianzhou-2 arrived at Tianhe First. Post-reading 04 2 Answer the questions below with the information from the article on page 110. (3) What are astronauts busy with when they visit the space station? (4) Why can astronauts see the sun rise 16 times in one day? They do important experiments and collect scientific data. Because Tiangong travels at about 28,000 kilometres an hour, it only takes about 90 minutes to go around the Earth. In other words, the space station goes around the Earth 16 times in 24 hours. Post-reading 04 3 Complete the sentences with the words and the phrase below. Change the form if necessary. (1) If you know where to look, you can see Mars with the ________________ at certain times of year. (2) During long space missions, astronauts need to receive fresh __________ from Earth. (3) Scientists often do their experiments in a __________. (4) Cargo spaceships regularly ________ food and other things to the astronauts on the space station. (5) At some __________ in the future, human beings will visit Mars. naked eye supply lab deliver point deliver lab naked eye point supplies Post-reading 04 4 Discuss the questions below. Exploring more (1) Do you want to visit the Tiangong space station? (2) What do you want to see and do there? (3) Share your ideas with the class. How do Chinese animators use elements from traditional arts and culture? Do some research and share your findings with your classmates. Post-reading 04 1. Simple Sentences (简单句) China finished building a space station called Tiangong. Tianhe was sent into space on 29 April 2021. Astronauts are always very busy. 2. Compound Sentences (并列句) They need to do important experiments and collect scientific data. The astronauts get to go on spacewalks, and they can see the sun rise 16 times in one day. 3. Complex Sentences (复合句) The name comes from ancient Chinese legends about the sky. That means it only takes about 90 minutes to go around the Earth. 4. Key Grammar (重点语法) it 作形式宾语 make it possible for sb. to do sth. 被动语态 was/were + done；can be seen spend 用法 spend time (in) doing sth. see 两种结构 see sb./sth. do sth. 看见全过程 see sb./sth. doing sth. 看见正在做 主将从现 If 条件状语从句，从句一般现在时，主句一般将来时 后置定语 called Tiangong /on space missions 介词短语、过去分词作后置定语 固定句型 It takes + 时间 + to do sth. 做某事花费多久 Sentence Structure: Show time Talk clearly (内容清晰) Pronunciation(发音标准) Body language(使用肢体语言) Fluently(流利的) Reasonable(理由合理) Grade and share: Cross-curricular connection 05 China’s recent development in space exploration has inspired many people. Now we are going to learn about another great Chinese achievement in space: BDS. Cross-curricular connection 05 1 Read the article about BDS and try to explain how it works. What is BDS? BDS, officially known as the BeiDou Navigation Satellite System, is one of the global navigation satellite systems. How BDS works Cross-curricular connection 05 1 Read the article about BDS and try to explain how it works. How does BDS work? • BDS is a group of satellites in orbit around the Earth. • Each satellite sends radio signals to the Earth with information. The signals answer two important questions: “Where in space is the satellite?” and “When did the signal leave the satellite?” • The radio signal travels through space at the speed of light—that is 299,792 kilometres a second! • Back here on Earth, your phone receives the signal and compares it to the exact time of arrival.The phone then calculates how far it is from the satellite. • One satellite is not enough. Your phone needs information from four satellites to calculate your location. It does this all the time. So, when we use a BDS device, we won’t get lost. Cross-curricular connection 05 1 Read the article about BDS and try to explain how it works. What’s special about BDS? We can also use BDS for two-way communication. In areas without any mobile network, people can send text messages through BeiDou satellites. Cross-curricular connection 05 1 Read the article about BDS and try to explain how it works. How do we use BDS? If your phone supports BDS, it will automatically pick the navigation system with the best signal at the time. Can we use BDS outside China? Yes, we can use BDS outside China, but its accuracy is higher in China and the Asia-Pacific region. Cross-curricular connection 05 2 Work in groups. Search for more information about BDS, and discuss how different people (e.g. farmers, scientists, drivers) can use BDS. Project 06 Making a poster about China’s latest space missions In this project, you are going to work in groups and make a poster about one of the latest developments in China’s space exploration. Step 1 In your group, choose one of the topics below. You may also choose your own topic. China’s manned space programme Long March rockets series China’s lunar exploration programme Tianwen Mars mission Step 2 Do some research in the library or online and take notes. Time Event Making a poster about China’s latest space missions Step 3 Use the information you collected in step 2 to make the poster. Add pictures to make your poster more attractive. Use the following as an example. Tianwen-1—China’s first mission to Mars The Tianwen-1 probe (（不载人）空间探测器) consists of an orbiter, a lander and a rover. Timeline • 23 July 2020—Tianwen-1 was launched from the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site. • 10 February 2021—Tianwen-1 entered the Mars orbit. • 15 May 2021—Tianwen-1 successfully landed on the surface of Mars. • 22 May 2021—The Mars rover Zhurong began exploring the area around the landing site. Achievement Tianwen-1 was China’s first mission to Mars. With Tianwen-1, China became the first nation to successfully orbit and land a spacecraft with a rover on Mars on the first try. Project 06 Step 4 Present your poster to the class. Making a poster about China’s latest space missions Tianwen-1 was China’s first mission to Mars. With Tianwen-1, China became the first Nation to successfully orbit and land a spacecraft with a rover on Mars on the first try. Deep thinking 07 —— Stephen Hawking Summary 08 Tiangong: China’s space station Summary 08 Understanding BDS: China's Navigation Satellite System Unit 7 Space Exploration Focusing on culture and Cross-curricular connection 一、China's Spacewalks • 2008: Zhai Zhigang, ~20 mins • 2021: Liu & Tang, 6h46mins (Tiangong) 二、Key Vocabulary naked eye, supplies, lab, deliver, point 三、How BDS works? Satellites → signals → 4 satellites → calculate location special: two-way communication 四、Project: China's Space Missions Step1: Choose a topic Step2: Research & take notes Step3: Make a poster (timeline+achieve) Step4: Present Summary 08 The words we have learned The words we have learned 根据首字母或中文提示完成单词。 1. The rocket uses special _________(燃料) to fly into space successfully. 2. Space ships can _________(传送) useful things to astronauts in the space station. 3.This space _________(实验室) is a key place for astronauts to do scientific experiments. 4.At night, we can see the space station above our heads with the _____________(肉眼), and it is a bright point in the sky. fuel deliver lab naked eye Assessment 09 Self-assessment I can read and talk about China’s Tiangong space station. I can use key words about space correctly. I can understand how BDS works. I can plan a poster about a Chinese space mission. Basic (基础) Improving(提升) Extend (拓展) Homework 10 完成课本 P111 的词汇填空练习，并用每个单词造一个句子： naked eye supplies lab deliver point 回答课本 P111 的 4 个信息提取题，从课文中找到原句并抄写答案，翻译完整句子。 用 5 句话概括中国两次关键出舱活动的时间、人物与时长，写成一段英文小短文。 null 195563.92 $Section for extending and developing competencies focusing on culture page one hundred and ten a space station makes IT possible for scientists and astronauts to live, work and conduct experiments in space. Let's explore and learn about china's space station. One, read the article about tian gong and the development of china's space station. 天gong chinese space station。Chinese people have long dreamed of expLoring space. In twenty twenty two, china finished building a space station called ten gang heaven palace. The name comes from ancient chinese legends about the sky, the most important part of ten gang space station is called ten. Her harmony of heavens. 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Because tian gong travels at about twenty eight thousand kilometers an hour, that means IT only takes about ninety minutes to go around the earth. At a height of about four hundred kilometers above the earth, ten gang passes across the sky. We do not need any special tools to see IT. The space station can be seen from most parts of the world with the naked eye. If you know when and where to look, you will see a tiny, shiny object moving across the night sky. Cross curricular connection communication technologies page one hundred and twelve china's recent development in space exploration has inspired red many people. Now we are going to learn about another great chinese achievement in space. B, DS. one. Read the article about B, DS and try to explain how this works. How BDS works. What is BDS? BDS, officially known as the beadle navigation satellite system, is one of the global navigation satellite systems. How does BDS work? BDS is a group of satellite in orbit around the earth. Each satellite sends radio signals to the earth with information. The signals answer two important questions, where in space is the satellite and when did the signal leave the satellite? The radio signal travels through space at the speed of light that is two hundred and fifty nine thousand, seven hundred and ninety two kilometers a second. Back here on earth, your phone receives the signal and compares IT to the exact time of arrival. The phone then calculates how far IT is from the satellite. One satellite is not enough. Your phone needs information from four satellite to calculate your location. IT does this all the time. So when we use ABDS device, we won't get lost. What special about BDS? We can also use BDS for two way communication. In areas without any mobile network. People can send text messages through bao satellites. How do we use BDS? If your phone supports BDS, IT will automatically pick the navigation system with the best signal at the time. 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