Unit 6 Beyond Earth Section A 3a～3c课件2026-2027学年人教版九年级英语上册

该初中英语课件围绕“太空探索的原因”展开，通过图片提问（如天宫空间站实验、宇航员任务、中国宇航员案例）激活学生背景知识，以访谈对话为载体，用思维导图梳理三大原因，搭配功能语言框架搭建从理解到表达的学习支架。 其亮点在于融合语言能力与思维品质培养，通过角色扮演和小组讨论运用“benefit”“deal with”等关键表达，思维导图与问题链提升分析能力，结合中国宇航员案例增强文化意识。资料结构清晰，活动多样，助力学生综合语言运用，也为教师提供实用教学支持。

Unit 6 Beyond Earth Section A Why do we explore space （3a~3c） At the end of the class, we are able to: 1. understand the interview between the host and Dr Yang, and identify the three main reasons for space exploration. 2. use key expressions such as “benefit”, “deal with”, and “run out of” to talk about space exploration. 3. discuss your own ideas about space exploration with a partner, using clear reasons and examples. Learning Objectives Warming Up Look and answer. 1. What’s happening in this picture? 2. Why do astronauts go to space? 3. Do you know any Chinese astronauts who have been to space? 1. What’s happening in this picture? Astronauts are doing experiments on the Tiangong Space Station and talking to students on Earth. 2. Why do astronauts go to space? Astronauts are doing experiments on the Tiangong Space Station and talking to students on Earth. To do scientific experiments, learn how to live and work in space, test new technology, and explore the universe. 3. Do you know any Chinese astronauts who have been to space? Yes, I know. For example, Yang Liwei, Zhai Zhigang and Wang Yaping are famous Chinese astronauts. Listening & Speaking 3a Read the conversation and complete the mind map. The study of other planets helps us better understand Earth’s geology, history, and its place in the universe. Technology for space can benefit us on Earth. For example, satellites help us solve problems from climate change. We may find new resources in outer space in the future. If Earth runs out of resources, we can find a new home for humans, like Mars. Check your answer. Question Answer 1. What can the study of other planets help us do? The study of other planets helps us better understand Earth's geology, history, and its place in the universe. Check your answer. Question Answer 2. How can technology developed for space help us Technology for space can benefit us on Earth. For example, satellites help us deal with problems from climate change. Check your answer. Question Answer 3. What may we get from outer space in the future? We may find new resources in outer space, and find a new home for humans (like Mars) if Earth runs out of resources. Our question today is: Why do we explore space? Let's talk to space scientist Dr Yang. Welcome, Dr Yang! Thank you very much. Well.... 3b Listen to the interview. Pay attention to how the host keeps the interview going with questions and comments. Then role-play the interview. 对话位置 主持人台词 功能作用 开场 Our question today is: Why do we explore space? Let’s talk to space scientist Dr Yang. Welcome, Dr Yang! 开场引入 + 礼貌欢迎 追问细节 Could you explain that a bit more? 深度追问 承接回应 Oh, right. 附和评论 追问举例 Could you give our listeners an example? 引导举例 对话位置 主持人台词 功能作用 承接 + 过渡 Yes, that’s very useful. And the third reason? 肯定 + 承上启下 结尾延伸 Wow, interesting! Maybe Mars will be made into our new home in the future. 感叹 + 拓展 3c Work with a partner to discuss your reasons for space exploration. Why do we explore space? What can we get from space exploration? How does space technology help our daily life? What do you hope to see in space exploration in the future? Questions Sentences Why do we explore space? We explore space to... / The first reason is that... What can we get from space exploration? We can get... / Space exploration helps us... How does space technology help our daily life? Space technology helps us... / For example, ... What do you hope to see in the future? I hope we can... / In the future, we may... Use these four questions to help you organize your ideas. Sample 1 We explore space for three main reasons. First, we explore space to improve our knowledge of Earth and its place in the universe. The study of other planets helps us better understand Earth’s geology and history. Second, space technology can benefit our daily life. For example, satellites help us deal with problems Sample 1 caused by climate change. Third, we may find new resources in outer space in the far future. If Earth runs out of resources, we can find a new home for humans, like Mars. I hope we can explore more planets and make our life better in the future. Sample 2 We explore space for many meaningful reasons. First, space exploration pushes us to develop new science and technology. These new inventions, like GPS and medical imaging, come from space research and make our life easier and safer every day. Second, exploring space helps us protect our home planet. Sample 2 By watching Earth from space with satellites, we can track natural disasters, monitor pollution, and learn more about climate change early. Third, space exploration brings people from all countries together. When we work on big space projects, like building the International Space Station, we learn to cooperate and share ideas for a better future. I hope we can keep exploring space and make the world a more connected and peaceful place. Let’s find the functional language(功能语言) in the conversation. 开启访谈 / 介绍话题 问答事实信息 承接 / 评论回应 举例说明观点 分点阐述观点 ✅  功能语言框架总结表 功能 框架结构 开启访谈 / 介绍话题 Our question today is: ... / Let's talk to ... / Welcome, ...! 问答事实信息 Why do we ...? / Could you explain that a bit more? / Could you give an example? / And the ... reason? ✅  功能语言框架总结表 功能 框架结构 承接 / 评论回应 Oh, right. / Yes, that's very useful. / Wow, interesting! 分点阐述观点 First, ... / Second, ... / Third, ... 举例说明观点 For example, ... / Some ..., for example, help us ... Host: Our question today is: Why do we explore space? Let’s talk to space scientist Dr Yang. Welcome, Dr Yang! Dr Yang: Thank you very much. Well, there are three good reasons to explore space. First, to improve our knowledge of Earth and its place in the universe. Host: Could you explain that a bit more? Read the conversation and learn some language points. there are...reasons to do sth Dr Yang: Sure. The study of other planets helps us better understand Earth’s geology, history, and relationship with other planets. Host: Oh, right. Dr Yang: Second, technology developed for space can benefit us here on Earth. Host: Could you give our listeners an example? Dr Yang: Of course. Some satellites, for example, help us deal with problems caused by climate change. /dʒiˈɒlədʒi/ /ˈsætəlaɪt/ give sb an example Host: Yes, that’s very useful. And the third reason? Dr Yang: Well, at some point in the far future, we may find new resources in outer space. It might sound crazy, but our Earth may run out of resources. In that case, a new home for us human beings will be needed. Host: Wow, interesting! Maybe Mars will be made into our new home in the future. /ˈkreɪzi/ Key Phrases 给某人举个例子 处理 在某个时候 用完；耗尽 在那种情况下 人类 _____________________________ _____________________________ _____________________________ _____________________________ give sb an example deal with at some point run out of _____________________________ human being _____________________________ in that case Exercises 用所给动词的适当形式填空。 1. If we keep wasting water, we may _______________ fresh water one day. 2. The scientist _______________ of how satellites help us fight climate change. 3. Mars is a planet without any _______________ living there now. human being  deal with at some point In that case run out of give an example run out of gave an example human beings 4. Everyone may make mistakes _______________ in their life. 5. We need to learn how to __________ difficult problems by ourselves. 6. A: I forgot to bring my notebook. B: ____________, you can share mine. at some point human being  deal with at some point in that case run out of give an example deal with In that case 1. Listening and speaking: The host interviews Dr Yang about why we explore space. Dr Yang gives three reasons: to learn more about Earth, to use space technology to help us, and to find new resources or a new home in the future. 2. Words and expressions: explore, benefit, satellite, deal with, run out of, in that case 3. Key sentences: — Could you explain that a bit more? — Technology developed for space can benefit us here on Earth. — In that case, a new home will be needed. Summary $