Unit 4 2 A universe of thought课件 2026—2027学年冀教版九年级英语上册

该初中英语课件围绕“爱因斯坦的生平、成就及伟大之处”展开，通过“Look and share”图片识别激活词汇，“How much do you know”梳理基础信息，“In what way is he great”深化理解，以问题链和时间线搭建学习支架，帮助学生逐步构建知识脉络。 其亮点在于融合语言能力与思维品质培养，如阅读匹配标题、时间线填空活动提升信息获取与整合能力，讨论“质疑的意义”“科学家品质”培养分析评价思维，小组合作“介绍 favorite scientist”任务发展学习能力。教师可借助结构化活动高效教学，学生能在实践中提升语言运用与跨文化理解。

2 A universe of thought Unit 4 Great people Learning Objectives Towards the end of this lesson, you will be able to: 1. use words and expressions to talk about Einstein’s life experiences and achievements. 2. analyze the reasons why Einstein is a great scientist and his influences to the world. 3. actively express your favorite scientists. Who’s he? This is Albert Einstein. What come to your mind when we talk about Einstein? scientist famous important hard-working Theory of Relativity Look and share How much do you know about him? He created the Theory of Relativity and the world-famous equation E=mc², which changed how we understand space, time, and energy. He won the Nobel Prize in Physics. He spoke out against nuclear weapons and worked for world peace later in his life. /ˈθɪəri/n. 理论 /ˌreləˈtɪvəti/n. 相对论 /praɪz/n. 奖 In what way is he great? He was a pioneer of modern physics. His discoveries opened new paths for later scientists. He was a brave thinker. His courage to challenge old rules inspired other scientists to think differently. He cared about the world.He used his fame to speak up for peace. /ˌpaɪəˈnɪə(r)/n. 先驱 1. What is the passage mainly about? A. The history of the Nobel Prize B. The life and achievements of Albert Einstein C. The development of modern physics D. Einstein’s famous quotes 2. What kind of passage is it? A. A science fiction story B. A biography(传记) C. A travel diary D. A poem 1. Read and guess A Einstein's famous sayings B Einstein's early years C Einstein,the teacher 2. Read the passage and match the heading to its part. 2. Read the passage and match the heading to its part. Albert Einstein was one of the greatest minds of the last century. During his lifetime, Einstein thought about the universe and solved many problems in physics. Einstein is most famous for his Theory of Relativity. Einstein was born in Germany in 1879. When he was a young boy, he showed a strong interest in science and maths. But sometimes it was hard for him to pay attention to all the subjects. Some of his teachers even thought he wasn’t very bright. After he finished school, he went on to study physics in Switzerland. In 1905, Einstein began to write articles and became a pioneer in the field of modern physics. He received the Nobel Prize in 1921. Einstein taught at universities in Switzerland and Germany. He left Germany in 1933 and went to teach at Princeton University in the USA. He wrote one last letter before he passed away in 1955. The letter asked people to give up nuclear weapons. B Einstein's early years C Einstein,the teacher “The important thing is not to stop questioning.” “Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new.” “I think and think for months and years. Ninety-nine times, the conclusion is false. The hundredth time I am right.” His contributions to our understanding of the universe have greatly changed the course of science forever, and he remains an inspiration to many people around the world. 2. Read the passage and match the heading to its part. A Einstein's famous sayings 3. Read the passage again and fill in the chart. Einstein was born . 1905 He received the . Einstein became a in the field of modern physics. 1955 1933 He passed away. in 1879 He showed a strong interest in science and maths. pioneer Nobel Prize 1921 Germany He left and went to teach at a university in . Switzerland What can we learn from his experience? We should be brave to break through limits and pursue new discoveries in our own fields. 4. Complete the passage with the correct forms of the phrases. Einstein is my favourite scientist. He the Theory of Relativity and the equation E=MC². After finishing school, Einstein to study physics and then wrote many articles. In 1933, he went to teach at a university in the USA. In his last letter, he asked people to nuclear weapons. Though he has , his mind continues to influence us greatly. go on, be famous for, give up, pass away is famous for went on give up passed away 1. Einstein’s quote “The important thing is not to stop questioning” is mentioned in the passage. How can keeping questioning help us in our study and life? 5. Let’s discuss. Questioning keeps our curiosity alive, which is the foundation of all learning and progress. It prevents us from becoming complacent and helps us keep growing as individuals. 2. What did he do to show his love for peace? He spoke publicly against war and violence, using his global influence to advocate for peaceful solutions to conflicts. 3. What made Einstein a great pioneer in modern physics? 5. Let’s discuss. First, he had a strong interest in science and maths from an early age. Second, he dared to study and explore new things, and he wrote articles to put forward his new ideas in physics. 4. After reading the passage, what qualities of Einstein do you admire most? I admire his curiosity, persistence and sense of social responsibility most. I can keep asking questions in my study and stick to doing things I like; I can also care about the society and do what I can to help others. Group work Talk about your favourite scientist. A Who is your favourite scientist? B When and where was he/she born? C What are his/her main achievements? D Why do you like him/her? Rules All need to take part in. Show yourself bravely. Useful expressions ______ is my favourite scientist. He/She came from ______ and was born in ______. He/She made great contributions to ______ (subject/field, e.g. physics/ medicine/biology/geography). He/She also discovered ______ (invent , develop, create , study)and changed the way people understand ______. I like him/her because he/she is not only a great scientist but also ... Show time language correct form(形式正确) accurate meaning(意义精确) proper use(使用恰当) performance gentle(仪态文雅) confidence (自信) OK Good Excellent 表演过后让学生进行投票 Chase the light with lifelong passion, and you will eventually become the light that illuminates others. 用一生的热爱追光，你终将成为照亮他人的光。 1. Albert Einstein was one of the greatest minds of the last century. ① one of + the + 形容词最高级 + 复数名词 用法：表示 “最…… 之一”，用来强调某人 / 物在某一类别的突出地位。 [注意]形容词必须用最高级形式；名词必须用复数形式。 The Great Wall is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the world. ② mind此处指 “有才智的人；天才；杰出人物”， Great minds think alike. 英雄所见略同。 2. Einstein is most famous for his Theory of Relativity. be famous for：表示 “因…… 而闻名 / 著名”，后面接出名的原因、成就或特征。 The city is famous for its delicious seafood. 易混辨析： be famous for → 因某事 / 某物而出名（原因） be famous as → 因某种身份 / 职业而出名（身份） China is famous for the Great Wall and ancient culture. Lu Xun is famous as a great writer. 3. When he was a young boy, he showed a strong interest in science and maths. show a strong interest in 表示 “对…… 表现出浓厚的兴趣”， 同义替换：have a strong interest in sth. / be very interested in sth. My little brother shows a strong interest in space and often reads books about rockets. He is very interested in playing basketball and joins the school team. 4. But sometimes it was hard for him to pay attention to all the subjects. ① It is/was + adj. + for sb. + to do sth. 表达“对某人来说，做某事是… 的” 用法：it 是形式主语，真正的主语是后面的不定式短语 to do sth.。 It is necessary for students to get enough sleep. ② pay attention to (sb./sth.) 表示“注意；关注”。 [注意] 这里的to 是介词，后接名词、代词或v.-ing形式。 We should pay attention to listening to the teacher carefully. 5. After he finished school, he went on to study physics in Switzerland. ①finish为及物动词，后接名词 / 代词 / 动名词（doing），表示 “完成……；结束……”；finish doing sth. He finished doing his project at 8 last night. ②go on to do sth.表示完成一件事后，接着去做另一件不同的事， He read English first, then went on to do maths exercises. go on doing sth. 继续做同一件事（中间可能有短暂停） He was tired, but he went on doing his homework. 6. The letter asked people to give up nuclear weapons. ① ask sb. to do sth. 表示 “要求 / 呼吁 / 让某人做某事”，ask 后接带to的不定式作宾语补足语，否定形式为 ask sb. not to do sth.要求某人不要做某事。 My parents asked me not to play computer games too late. ② give up (sth./doing sth.) 表示 “放弃（某物 / 做某事）”，若宾语是代词（it/them），需放在give和up中间。 You should give up eating junk food. It’s bad for your health. This book is too hard. I want to give it up. 7. Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new. ① make a mistake 表示 “犯错误”，复数形式make mistakes make a mistake (in sth.) 在某事上犯错 I have never made a mistake in English grammar. ② 不定代词 anyone / anything 任何人/任何事物”，用于肯定句中表 “任何一个 / 任何一件”，也可用于否定句 / 疑问句中替代someone/something。 [拓展]不定代词后接形容词，形容词要后置 I have something important to tell you. 8. His contributions to our understanding of the universe have greatly changed the course of science forever, and he remains an inspiration to many people around the world. ①the course of science 表 “……的发展进程”。 The internet has changed the course of human life forever. ②remain v. 仍然是；保持，作系动词，后接名词 / 形容词 / 介词短语作表语 The room remains clean all the time.（后接形容词） She remains in Beijing for work.（后接介词短语） ③ inspiration n. 鼓舞人心的人 / 事；灵感， an inspiration to sb.（对某人来说是鼓舞人心的人 / 事） Einstein is an inspiration to all the scientists. [词性拓展] inspire v. 鼓舞；激发 → inspire sb. to do sth. 鼓舞某人做某事； inspired adj. 受鼓舞的；有灵感的 → be inspired by sb. 受某人鼓舞； inspiring adj. 鼓舞人心的 → an inspiring story 一个鼓舞人心的故事。 Her story inspired me to study harder. We are inspired by his persistence. 一、根据汉语提示完成句子（每空一词） 1. 这封邮件要求我们按时参加会议。 The email asks us _______ _______ the meeting on time. 2. 别放弃，你终会成功的。 Don’t _______ _______, and you will succeed in the end. 3. 他对保护环境做出了重要贡献。 He made important contributions _______ _______ the environment. 4. 这位科学家至今仍是年轻人的榜样。 The scientist still _______ _______ _______ _______ young people till now. 5. 他犯了一个错误，但是很快改正了。 He _______ _______ _______, but he corrected it soon. to attend give up to protecting remains an inspiration to made a mistake 二、所给单词的适当形式填空 1. The teacher asked us ________ (finish) our homework before 7 p.m. 2. Yuan Longping made great ________ (contribution) to Chinese agriculture. 3. The movie ________ (inspire) me to work hard for my dream last year. 4. He has never ________ (try) western food because he likes Chinese food best. 5. She remains ________ (interest) in painting after so many years. to finish contributions inspired tired interested Interview one of your teachers for his/her favourite scientist. Basic homework Practical homework Read the passage aloud. Make a a poster for your favourite scientist. Extended homework null 123145.43 $