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Unit 5
The power of plants
Starting out
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activate students’ existing understanding of plants.
learn about the interesting knowledge about plants.
initially perceive the wonders of plants.
Learning Objectives
By the end of the lesson, you will be able to...
Enjoy the video: What can you see in the video?
I can see a little seed
What is happening?
A plant is breaking through the ground.
Is it powerful?
Yes, it is.
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different shapes
different colors
different kinds
be born
grow
die
to feed
They have...
They can...
What are plants?
They need...
Plants are _____________ and belong to(属于) the plant kingdom.
living beings
Let's explore the amazing world of plants.
Lead-in
1. Look at the picture and answer the questions.
Starting out
1. What do you see in the picture?
2. What facts about the plant do you know?
Bamboo.
Starting out
What amazing facts about plants are mentioned in the video?
Plants are everywhere, even in space.
Some bamboo can even grow 91 centimetres in just one day.
People began to grow their food over 10,000 years ago.
People use different plants to make medicines.
Do you think plants are amazing? Why or why not?
Yes, I think plants are amazing!
Because they provide habitat (栖息地) and food for animals and play an important role in maintaining (保持) the balance of our ecosystem(生态系统).
What are the people doing?
2. Look at the pictures and answer the questions.
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She is buying some vegetables.
He is making furniture (家具).
They are weighing (称重量) the traditional Chinese medicine/herbs.
She is drawing a picture of plants.
What can plants do for us?
food
material
(材料)
medicine
inspiration
(灵感)
Plants are our food, materials for houses, medicine, and inspiration(灵感) for art.
What else can plants do for us?
Breathing: Plants help us breathe. They take in CO2 and give us O2.
Beauty: Plants make the world look pretty with their flowers and
green leaves. They can also help us relax and feel happy.
Cleaning: Plants can help clean the air by taking in pollutants(污染物)
and giving out clean air.
Energy: Some plants can be turned into biofuels(生物燃料) which are
used to power cars and machines.
Clothes: Plants like cotton can be turned into clothes.
Paper: Trees are used to make paper, which we use for books, newspapers, and painting.
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I think plants are amazing.
Because...
Trees provide wood used in furniture and paper.
Many important medicines come from plants.
Plants provide habitats(栖息地) for many animals.
Plants also provide food for many animals and us.
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1. Do you know some facts about plants?
2. What can plants do for us?
3. Do you think plants are amazing? Why?
Homework
1. Copy and practice phrases related to plants and their benefits, and focus on correct vocabulary and sentence structure.
2. Share their knowledge about plants and their importance with others, and use the simple future tense to describe plants.
3. Preview Within a plant on pages 96-97.
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