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石家庄二中高二英语

Unit 3 Inventors and inventions学案

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Unit 3 Inventors and inventions

Warming up and reading

Task 1: Comparison

1). The difference between discovery and invention: 2). Read the passage 1-6 and find the examples of discoveries and inventions in the text. Sentence(based on the plot(情节) of the story): Discovery or Invention? Task 2: Discovery 1). Work out a suitable order of “Seven stages of scientific research”:

Find a problem

Apply for a patent

Do research

Test the solution

Think of a creative solution

Decide on the invention 1.___________2.___________3.___________4.___________5.___________6.___________ 2)

Find examples in this passage and complete the chart. Paragraph

Stages Find a problem

Do research

Think of a creative solution

Test the solution

Apply for a patent

Examples in this passage The snake must be ______ but not_____ Look for _________ of removal; research the ______of snakes Decide on ______ possible approaches;choose _____ Make _____ attempts and finally the _______ one is successful This means the solution is_______ Task 3: Paraphrase(words in focus) ①They

abruptly disappeared into a convenient hole in the wall. ②I collected the passive snakes and the next day we merrily release them all back into the wild. ③The criteria are so strict that it is difficult to get new ideas accepted unless they are truly novel.

石家庄二中高二英语

Unit 3 Inventors and inventions学案

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Task 4: Production-- Group work Rules: You are divided into five groups, every group have one application to get patent. You’ll be given 8 minutes to prepare your reasons. We also choose some judges to decide whether any application should be considered valid or not. Attention: All the standards are based on the P21 “no invention will get a patent if it is”. Enjoy yourself! Application: Healthier meat: In Japan scientists have managed to produce pigs that have a plant gene inserted into their DNA. This means the fat in the meat is better for human health ...Should this method of inserting plant genes in animals be given a patent? Helpful rats: The “future rats”will be trained using a new computer program to clear landmines or join in the rescue of people after earthquakes or hurricanes ...Do you think this training should get a patent?

Mapping the stars: Scientists have found a new star system that is millions of light years away. This information is very important to astronomers...Do you think this should be given a patent? A trap for insects: You and your friends have invented a new way to prevent insects coming into the house without hurting them. They cannot enter the house and will be caught ready to be taken back to the wild... Do you think this should be given a patent?

New book: I have written a new book and my publisher says it will be a best seller ...Do you think it can be given a patent?

Task 5: Critical thinking What kind of person do you think the author is? And why?