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Unit 1 Cultural Heritage—From Problems to Solutions
I. Teaching Objectives
1. Knowledge and Skill Objectives
- Students will be able to understand the main idea and structure of the text: from identifying problems to analyzing and solving them.
- Students will learn key vocabulary related to cultural heritage protection (e.g., preserve, relocate, proposal, cooperation).
- Students will be able to retell the process of rescuing the Abu Simbel temples.
2. Process and Method Objectives
- Students will develop reading skills such as skimming, scanning, and summarizing.
- Students will practice critical thinking and problem-solving skills through group discussion and role-playing.
- Students will learn to design a heritage protection proposal collaboratively.
3. Emotional Attitude and Values Objectives
- Students will develop a sense of responsibility toward cultural heritage protection.
- Students will appreciate the importance of international cooperation, creativity, and persistence.
- Students will reflect on how to apply problem-solving strategies in their own lives.
II. Teaching Key Points
- Understanding the process of problem-solving in the context of cultural heritage.
- Mastering the timeline and key steps in the rescue of the Abu Simbel temples.
- Learning and using key vocabulary and expressions related to heritage protection.
III. Teaching Difficult Points
- Guiding students to apply problem-solving strategies to new contexts.
- Encouraging students to think critically and creatively about real-world heritage issues.
- Differentiating instruction to meet the needs of both foundational and advanced learners.
IV. Teaching Aids
- PowerPoint presentation
- Whiteboard or smartboard
- Handouts with timeline and vocabulary
- Group work materials (poster paper, markers, digital tools)
- Video clip about Abu Simbel (optional)
V. Teaching Procedures
Step 1: Lead-in (5 mins)
- Show images of cultural heritage sites (e.g., Great Wall, Pyramids, local historical buildings).
- Ask: *What is cultural heritage Why should we protect it *
- Introduce the topic: *Today we will learn how people solved a big problem to protect cultural heritage.*
Step 2: Pre-reading (5 mins)
- Present the title: *From Problems to Solutions*
- Ask students to predict: *What kind of problem might we read about *
- Introduce key vocabulary: *dam, temple, relic, proposal, cooperation, etc.*
Step 3: While-reading (15 mins)
- Students read the text silently or follow the PPT.
- Task 1: Complete the timeline of the Aswan Dam project.
- Task 2: Answer comprehension questions:
1. Why did the Egyptian government ask the UN for help
2. How were the temples moved
3. Who helped in the project
- Task 3: Circle the verbs that describe how the temples were saved.
Step 4: Post-reading (10 mins)
- Discuss the spirit behind the success: cooperation, creativity, persistence, determination.
- Ask: *As students, what can we learn from this story *
- Connect to real life: *Have you ever faced a problem How did you solve it *
Step 5: Group Activity (10 mins)
- Scenario: *Our school plans to renovate old teaching buildings. Should we demolish them *
- In groups, discuss and propose a solution. Present briefly.
Step 6: Assignment Explanation (5 mins)
- Level A: Write a short passage about problem-solving and heritage protection.
- Level B: Design a Heritage Protection Proposal (poster or slide).
VI. Blackboard Design
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Unit 1: Cultural Heritage
From Problems to Solutions
1. Problem: Balance progress & protection
2. Analysis: Ask for help → UN
3. Solution:
- Raise funds
- Move temples piece by piece
- Rebuild
4. Spirit: Cooperation, Creativity, Persistence, Determination
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VII. Teaching Reflection
- This lesson combines reading comprehension with real-world problem-solving, which engages students effectively.
- The group activity encourages collaboration and critical thinking.
- Differentiation through Level A and B assignments helps address varied student abilities.
- If time allows, a short video about Abu Simbel would enhance visual understanding.
- Future lessons could include a virtual tour of a heritage site or a guest speaker from a cultural organization.

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