Unit 3 Starting out 课件 2026-2027学年外研版九年级英语上册

该初中英语课件围绕“历史与文物”主题，通过Warm-up的地点认知、Free talk的历史兴趣讨论及“历史是什么”的提问，搭建从感性体验到理性认知的学习支架，引导学生逐步理解历史内涵，再结合安提基特拉机械、兵马俑、三星堆等文物案例深化学习。 其亮点在于融合语言能力、文化意识与思维品质培养，通过中外文物对比（如希腊机械与中国兵马俑）、小组讨论“文物保护意义”及名言分析（培根“读史使人明智”等），采用任务型教学与跨文化探究方法。学生能提升语言表达与文化理解，教师可借助丰富素材增强课堂互动。

Starting out 1.7.2013 大家好，欢迎来到今天的分享。历史，是一条奔流不息的长河，它不仅记录了过去，更塑造了现在，并指引着未来。今天，我们将一起探讨“历史的智慧”，看看我们能从历史中学到什么。 ‹#› Warm-up Do you know these places ? 1.7.2013 让我们从一个根本问题开始：你认为历史是什么？这是一个开放性的问题，每个人心中可能都有不同的答案。它可能是一些遥远的故事，也可能是一些需要背诵的年份和事件。 ‹#› Warm-up Do you know these places ? 1.7.2013 让我们从一个根本问题开始：你认为历史是什么？这是一个开放性的问题，每个人心中可能都有不同的答案。它可能是一些遥远的故事，也可能是一些需要背诵的年份和事件。 ‹#› Free talk What else do you know? What is your favorite period of history? 1.7.2013 让我们从一个根本问题开始：你认为历史是什么？这是一个开放性的问题，每个人心中可能都有不同的答案。它可能是一些遥远的故事，也可能是一些需要背诵的年份和事件。 ‹#› Warm-up What do you think history is? ？ 1.7.2013 让我们从一个根本问题开始：你认为历史是什么？这是一个开放性的问题，每个人心中可能都有不同的答案。它可能是一些遥远的故事，也可能是一些需要背诵的年份和事件。 ‹#› Explore: the Artifact 1 The Antikythera Mechanism An ancient marvel of engineering, shrouded in mystery and ahead of its time by millennia. Created in ancient Greece around 2,100 years ago, this intricate bronze device is often called the "world's first computer." It used a complex system of gears to calculate astronomical positions and predict eclipses. Its advanced technology was lost for over a thousand years. Discussion Questions Why do you think the ancient Greeks created such a complex device? 1.7.2013 Let's start our warm-up by exploring a fascinating artifact: The Antikythera Mechanism. Look at the picture and read the introduction. This device was created over 2,000 years ago in Greece. Now, in pairs, discuss the questions on the screen. Think about its technology, purpose, and the mystery of its lost knowledge. ‹#› The Terracotta Army Built over 2,200 years ago in China, this vast collection of life-sized terracotta sculptures depicts the army of the first Qin Emperor. Each soldier has a unique face, and the scale of the project demonstrates the immense power and organizational skills of the Qin Dynasty. Discussion Questions 1. What does the scale of the army tell us about the power of Emperor Qin Shi Huang? 2. How can art and artifacts like this be important sources of historical information? Explore: the Artifact 2 1.7.2013 Our final artifact is the Terracotta Army from China. This is a truly massive and impressive creation. Read the introduction and discuss the questions. Think about what it reveals about power, individuality, and how we learn about the past through art. ‹#› Bronze Mask:With big protruding eyes, a wide nose, and large ears, it has a divine and human-like appearance, representing the unique religious beliefs of the ancient Shu people. Bronze Sacred Tree:A towering artifact adorned with birds and dragons, used in sacrificial ceremonies to connect the human world with the divine. Discussion Questions 1. Which artifact do you find most interesting? Why do you think so? 2. Why is it important to protect these ancient artifacts for future generations? Explore: the Artifact 3 1.7.2013 Now let's explore some amazing artifacts from China! First, let's watch a short video about the mysterious Sanxingdui. After the video, we'll look at some famous treasures, like the bronze mask and the chime bells. Then, discuss the questions with your partner. Which one do you like best? ‹#› What is History? History is the recorded story of human past events, including the development of civilizations, the rise and fall of countries, important figures, cultural changes and social progress. It also contains valuable experience and lessons passed down from ancestors. ？ 1.7.2013 从更专业的角度来说，历史是对人类过去事件的系统性记录和研究。它不仅仅是冰冷的文字，更是文明发展的轨迹，是国家兴衰的见证，是无数重要人物和普通民众共同书写的故事。它蕴含着前人留下的宝贵经验和深刻教训，等待我们去发掘和学习。 ‹#› Do you know any ancestors or famous people in history? With history as a mirror, one can understand the rise and fall of a state. 以史为镜，可以知兴替。 Li Shimin 1.7.2013 页面左侧为唐太宗李世民的画像，右侧展示了他的经典名言。英文原文为：“With history as a mirror, one can understand the rise and fall of a state.”，其中文翻译是：“以史为镜，可以知兴替。”这句话直接点明了历史的借鉴作用，通过回顾历史，我们可以明白国家兴衰存亡的规律。 ‹#› “We are not makers of history. We are made by history.” 我们并非历史的缔造者，而是历史塑造了我们。 Martin Luther King Jr. 1.7.2013 第二句，来自美国著名民权运动领袖马丁·路德·金。他说：“我们并非历史的缔造者，而是历史塑造了我们。”这句话强调了历史对个人和社会的深远影响，我们都是历史进程中的一部分，并被其塑造。 ‹#› “Histories make men wise.” 读史使人明智。 Francis Bacon 1.7.2013 第三句，来自英国著名哲学家弗朗西斯·培根。他说：“读史使人明智。”这句话简洁而有力地指出了学习历史的直接益处——它能开阔我们的视野，提升我们的智慧。 ‹#› What do these quotes have in common? All these quotes are about the value, influence and importance of learning and understanding history. Group Discussion 1.7.2013 欣赏了这三句名言后，我们可以思考一个问题：尽管它们来自不同的文化和时代，但它们共同探讨的核心主题是什么？ ‹#› Do you like studying history? Why or why not? Group Discussion 1.7.2013 了解了历史的定义后，我们来谈谈个人感受。学习历史对你来说是一种乐趣，还是一种负担？你喜欢它，还是不喜欢？原因是什么呢？ ‹#› $