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Unit 8 Natural disasters
第4课时
Lesson 4 Natural disasters are dangerous!
Activity 1: Lead in
Discuss how dangerous natural disasters can be.
Hello, everyone! Do you know how dangerous natural disasters can be Speak out your ideas.
Activity 2: Look and predict
Look at the pictures in Part 2 and guess what disasters the passage talks about.
typhoon
flood
fire disaster
Activity 3: Read and answer
Read the passage and answer some questions.
Where do typhoons occur
What effects can typhoons bring
What is the result of the 1998 Changjiang River flood
Where do wildfires happen
Typhoons usually occur in the Western North Pacific.
They can bring heavy rain and help cool down hot summers.
They can be very dangerous: strong winds (up to 252 kilometres per hour or higher) can make trees fall, damage buildings, and cause floods.
The PLA troops fought against the flood and protected millions of people, successfully keeping major cities like Wuhan safe.
Wildfires happen in natural places like forests and grasslands.
Activity 4: Read and complete
Read the passage again and complete the table in Part 2.
From the reading, we know there are 3 natural disasters in this passage. They are typhoons, floods and wildfires. Do you want to know more details about these natural disasters
Activity 4: Read and complete
Read the passage again and complete the table in Part 2.
A strong storm with powerful winds.
Warm ocean water meets certain wind patterns.
Heavy rain, strong winds (up to 252 km/h or higher), fallen trees, damaged buildings, floods.
Large amounts of water covering an area.
Too much rain or rivers overflowing.
Hurt people, destroy farms, buildings, and roads.
A big, out-of-control fire.
Badly hurt animals, plants, and the environment; danger to people living nearby.
Activity 5: Retell
Retell the passage with the help of the table in Part 2.
From this table, we can know the three natural disasters clearly. Now, follow this table, in three aspects—explanation, cause, damage, and try to retell the three disasters. First, let us retell it together. Later, I will ask some students to retell it.
Activity 6: Think and match
Look at the five natural disasters in Part 3. Discuss in groups about what we should do when these disasters happen.
What we should do when these disasters happen
Activity 6: Think and match
Then match the terms with the tips.
Activity 7: Discuss and write
Discuss and write a passage about a common natural disaster. The questions in Part 4 may help you. Then share your writing in the class.
In this class, we know about three natural disasters. And we know that we can describe a natural disaster from 3 aspects: explanation, cause and damage. Most importantly, don’t forget the tips.
Activity 7: Discuss and write
Share the writing in class.
1. Finish the self-check on the learning sheet. (Required)
2. Modify the passage you wrote in the class. (Required)
3. Make a popular science brochure about a natural disaster that you know or you want to know. (Optional)
Homework(共13张PPT)
Unit 8 Natural disasters
第6课时
Measures to prevent floods
Activity 1: Lead in
Watch a video about the introduction of floods and answer the questions.
What is the definition of floods
What are the influences floods have
Now, we know that floods are extremely dangerous. So how should we defend against floods and protect our homes Exchange your ideas with your group members.
Activity 2: Look and say
Look at three pictures and summarise the similarities and differences between them.
Do you know what they are Could you tell me the similarities and differences between them Today, we are going to know more about these three projects.
Activity 3: Read and find
Read the passage in Part 1 quickly and find the main sentence of the passage as well as the main sentence of each paragraph.
What can floods cause
How does the Three Gorges Dam keep people safe
Floods can cause serious damage to homes and crops, and pose a threat to human lives.
The Three Gorges Dam helps control the flow of water during heavy rains. It acts as a barrier to hold back excess water and release it slowly and safely, protecting nearby areas from floods and keeping people safe by controlling water levels.
Activity 4: Read, answer and complete
Read the passage carefully and answer the following questions.
When was the Thames Barrier completed
What are the storm surge barrier’s aims
The Thames Barrier was completed in 1982.
The storm surge barrier (Delta Project/Delta Works) aims to protect the low-lying regions of the Netherlands from flooding and to control the flow of water from the North Sea.
Activity 4: Read, answer and complete
Read the passage carefully and answer the following questions.
Activity 4: Read, answer and complete
Read the passage again and complete the table in Part 1.
Activity 4: Read, answer and complete
Read the passage again and complete the table in Part 1.
The Three Gorges Dam
The Thames Barrier
On the Changjiang River
Controls water flow, holds back excess water, and protects nearby areas from floods.
On the River Thames
Raises gates during high tides to protect London from flooding and safeguards the city.
Protects low-lying regions from flooding and controls water flow from the North Sea.
In Zeeland (southwestern Netherlands)
The Delta Project (Delta Works)
Activity 5: Share and talk
Share the information you have searched on the internet in groups, and then talk about it in front of the class.
We have learned so much about the measures to prevent floods. Can you share some information about other famous projects to prevent floods around the world What do you think of these projects Please share it with the class.
Hints:
What is it
Where is it
How does it prevent floods
I think it is...
Activity 6: Think and talk
Think about how ancient Chinese people prevented floods and talk about it.
Nowadays, we have many high-tech measures to prevent floods. But, going back to ancient times, how did ancient Chinese people deal with floods Do you have any knowledge about this Talk it in your groups and share with me.
Activity 7: Create and present
Share the information you have searched on the internet in groups, and then talk about it in front of the class.
After learning all of these, how about creating your own flood prevention devices And maybe this mind map can help you.
All of you have accomplished you own creations. Try to present them to the class. We will vote to select the most practical one and present it with an award.
1. Finish the self-check on the learning sheet. (Required)
2. Create a mind map to introduce other famous projects to prevent floods around the world. (Required)
3. Design a community flood prevention emergency plan in English. (Optional)
Homework(共14张PPT)
Unit 8 Natural disasters
第5课时
Lesson 5 Let’s do an escape drill!
Activity 1: Lead in
Look at several pictures of natural disasters and answer some questions.
We have learned some natural disasters. Let’s have a review.
What can you see in these pictures
What disasters are they related to
What information about them do you still remember
Activity 1: Lead in
Watch a short video about an earthquake escape drill. Then talk about it.
From this short video, what can we do during an earthquake How to describe these actions in English Do you want to know more Let’s start today’s lesson!
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Activity 2: Look and predict
Look at the picture in Part 1 and make a prediction by answering the following questions.
Where are they
What happened
What should they do
Activity 3: Read, answer and match
Read the passage carefully and find out the answers to the questions.
Underline the original sentences on your books.
How did the people at Fengcun School
respond when the earthquake struck
What are some important factors for
people to consider during times of danger
Activity 3: Read, answer and match
How did the people at Fengcun School respond when the earthquake struck
What are some important factors for people to consider during times of danger
A teacher shouted “Earthquake! Run!” and opened the door at the same time.
All the students bent down, covered their heads with their hands, and quickly left the building from the front door in order.
They all made it safely within just seven seconds, without any injuries.
①Overcome fear and act quickly–Act immediately when you feel a disaster
coming, without hesitation.
② Work with others (teamwork)–Following the group and cooperating
increases survival chances.
③ Do escape drills–Practice regularly so you can react automatically during
a real emergency.
Read the passage carefully and find out the answers to the questions.
Activity 3: Read, answer and match
Match these actions with different people.
Activity 4: Complete and share
Complete the table in Part 2 and share it in groups.
Now we all know that disasters may threaten our lives. What do you know about these disasters
Activity 4: Complete and share
Complete the table in Part 2 and share it in groups.
anywhere, especially in fault zones
no fixed time (can happen anytime)
strong wind, heavy rain
heavy rain, rising water levels
near rivers, lakes, low-lying areas
Activity 5: Talk and show
Talk about the disasters in Part 2 and give some suggestions. You can use the expressions in Part 3.
Activity 6: Discuss and create
Choose a disaster listed in Part 2. Then discuss and create an escape plan with your group members. The escape plan should include the tips in Part 4.
Activity 7: Present and choose
Choose a disaster listed in Part 2. Then discuss and create an escape plan with your group members. The escape plan should include the tips in Part 4.
How about presenting your escape plans to the class Choose the best plan according to the evaluation form on the learning sheet, and maybe one day we will conduct these plans in an escape drill.
1. Finish the self-check on the learning sheet. (Required)
2. Write a short passage to introduce your escape plan in detail. (Required)
3. Create an English poster with the theme of “Survival Skills in Disasters”. (Optional)
Homework(共19张PPT)
Unit 8 Natural disasters
第3课时
Lesson 3 Secondary disasters
Activity 1: Lead in
Talk about natural disasters.
Hello, everyone! These days we have learned about some natural disasters. What are natural disasters Can you say some
Activity 1: Lead in
Watch a video and find out the definition of secondary disasters in the video.
Today we will learn some different disasters.
Activity 1: Lead in
Watch a video and find out the definition of secondary disasters in the video.
This video talks about secondary disasters. Secondary means “happen as a result of something else”. So, “secondary disasters” means “disasters happen as a result of other disasters”. In this class, we will learn secondary disasters carefully.
Activity 1: Lead in
Read the questions in Part 1 and write down your answers.
Activity 2: Read and match
Read the passage in Part 2 quickly. Then divide the passage into 3 parts and match the main idea with each part.
Activity 2: Read and match
Read the passage quickly. Then divide the passage into 3 parts and match the main idea with each part.
Para. 1
Paras. 2-3
Para. 4
Activity 3: Read and answer
Read the passage carefully and answer the questions.
How many secondary disasters are mentioned in this passage What are they
What disaster happened in Japan in 2011
What happened to the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant
What should people do to reduce disasters
Activity 3: Read and answer
Read the passage carefully and answer the questions.
How many secondary disasters are mentioned in this passage What are they
What disaster happened in Japan in 2011
What happened to the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant
What should people do to reduce disasters
Five. They are landslides, fires, floods, tsunami and explosions (at the nuclear power plant).
A big earthquake happened in Japan on March 11, 2011.
It was damaged by tsunami waves, and explosions occurred there. Lots of radioactivity was released.
People should take action to reduce disasters or secondary disasters.
Activity 4: Read and order
Read the passage again and put the sentences in order in Part 2.
In this passage, it mainly talks about Japanese radioactivity event. Do you know how the radioactivity becomes
Activity 4: Read and order
Read the passage again and put the sentences in order in Part 2.
A
B
C
D
Activity 5: Summarise and retell
Try to retell the radioactivity event with the help of the mind map on Board Design.
After learning the passage, we have known the process of the radioactivity event. Now, follow the mind map and try to retell the process of the radioactivity by yourself.
Activity 6: Learn and find
Find out compound words and derivatives in the passage.
Look at these words, can you find the regularity of them
landslide earthquake highlight homework housework hometown
All of them are from two words. Two words are combined to one word, and the new word has the new meaning. So we call the new word compound word.
Activity 6: Learn and find
Find out compound words and derivatives in the passage.
Now, look at these words,can you find the regularity of them
secondary harmful scientist protective Japanese dislike unlike
These words have affixes ( prefixes or suffixes).One word adds affixes, and it will become a new word. We call the new word “derivative”.
Activity 7: Read and fill
Read the sentences in Part 4 and fill in the blanks.
There are some exercises about the compound words and derived words. Let’s do them together.
lucky
luckily
creativity
creation
firefighter
landslide
Activity 8: Discuss and show
Talk about other secondary disasters in groups, and try to analyse the formation of them.
From this passage, we know the process of the radioactivity. In our life, there are many other secondary disasters. For example, landslides, plague, starvation, fires, floods and so on. Do you want to know their forming processes You can talk about these disasters, especially their forming processes in groups.
Activity 8: Discuss and show
Talk about other secondary disasters in groups, and try to analyse the formation of them.
In this lesson, we have learned some disasters and secondary disasters. They are harmful to our life. We should try our best to reduce the disasters and to protect our environment. If each of us does a little to the world, the world will become better.
1. Finish the self-check on the learning sheet. (Required)
2. Write a short passage about a secondary disaster. (Required)
3. Write down more compound words and derivatives on your notebook. (Required)
4. Make a poster about the secondary disaster that you know or you want to know. (Optional)
Homework(共18张PPT)
Unit 8 Natural disasters
第2课时
Lesson 2 Staying safe in an earthquake
Activity 1: Lead in
Look at the two pictures in Part 1 and answer the two questions.
In Lesson 1, we have learned some natural disasters. Today we will continue to learn about disasters. Look at the two pictures in Part 1 and answer the two questions.
What do you think happened in the picture
What can you do to stay safe in this situation
The pictures are about the earthquake. We have talked some actions we should take during an earthquake. Today we will know more tips to stay safe in an earthquake.
Activity 1: Lead in
Talk about the following two questions.
First, we should know what an earthquake is and what causes an earthquake. Please talk in your own words.
An earthquake is a sudden shaking of the ground. It happens because there is movement in the earth’s crust.
What is an earthquake
What causes an earthquake
Activity 2: Listen and answer
Listen to Para. 1 of the passage in Part 2 and answer the question.
What is the most important in an earthquake
The most important thing in an earthquake is staying calm. We should stay calm as the earth begins to shake.
Activity 3: Read and answer
Read the passage and answer the questions.
What is the structure of the passage
What is the key sentence of each paragraph
How many aspects are mentioned in the passage
Activity 3: Read and answer
Read the passage and answer the questions.
What is the structure of the passage
What is the key sentence of each paragraph
It’s a total-body-conclusion structure: intro → safety tips for different situations → conclusion.
Para 1: Earthquakes can occur anytime, so it is important to be prepared and know how to protect yourself.
Para 2: If you are inside when the earthquake starts, get under a table or a bed.
Para 3: If you are outside, get to an open area as fast as you can.
Para 4: If you are close to the sea, try to get as far away from the water as possible.
Para 5: When the earthquake is over, there is still plenty of danger.
Para 6: Staying calm can improve your chances of survival in an earthquake.
Activity 3: Read and answer
Read the passage and answer the questions.
How many aspects are mentioned in the passage
5 main aspects.
Activity 4: Read and underline
Read the passage again and underline what you should do if you are in a car or near the sea in the earthquake.
It’s easy for us to know about how to stay safe inside or outside when the earthquake starts. But what should we do if we are in a car or near the sea
Activity 4: Read and underline
Read the passage again and underline what you should do if you are in a car or near the sea in the earthquake.
For being in a car:
If you are in a vehicle, pull over to a place far from trees or tall buildings and stay inside.
For being near the sea:
If you are close to the sea, try to get as far away from the water as possible.
Activity 5: Read and complete
Read the passage for the third time and complete the table in Part 3.
You have found out the actions we should take in a car or near the sea in the earthquake. Let’s read the passage for the third time and find out more actions when we are inside, outside or after the earthquake. Then you should complete the table in Part 3.
Activity 5: Read and complete
Read the passage for the third time and complete the table in Part 3.
Get under
Do not stand
Stay out of
get into
Get to
Stay away
Pull over
Get as far away
Quickly move
Keep an eye out
necessary
Activity 5: Read and complete
Retell the passage by using the information in the table in Part 3.
Complete the conversation with the phrases in Part 4.
Activity 6: Complete and talk
Stay away from
keep an eye out for
bring down
Then make up a conversation with a partner to talk about earthquakes.
Activity 6: Complete and talk
Activity 7: Discuss and show
We have known about the actions we should take in different aspects in an earthquake. What will you do if there is an earthquake while you are at school Please talk with your partner, and then show a conversation in the class.
What will you do if there is an earthquake while you are at school
Activity 8: Think and talk
There is a Chinese saying, “When disaster strikes in one place, help comes from all directions. ” What can you do to help after an earthquake Please talk in your groups.
What can you do to help after an earthquake
1. Finish the self-check on the learning sheet. (Required)
2. Summarise the actions we should take in an earthquake, choose a scene and use these expressions to write a passage about it. (Required)
3. Draw a mind map about the ways to help others after an earthquake. (Optional)
Homework(共18张PPT)
Unit 8 Natural disasters
第1课时
Lesson 1 Disaster safety tips
Activity 1: Lead in
Watch a video and think about what the video is about.
Last term, we have learned the natural wonders. They are very beautiful and amazing. This unit, we will learn something new about the nature. First, let’s watch a video. You need to think about what the video is about.
The video is about natural disasters. What is a disaster Yes, maybe it’s a sudden event or a bad accident. What do you know about natural disasters
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Activity 2: Match and talk
Match the pictures with the words in Part 1.
There are some types of natural disasters in the world. Do you know these natural disasters in Part 1
A
B
C
D
F
E
Activity 2: Match and talk
Talk about natural disasters by using the following questions.
Have you ever experienced a natural disaster
Have you ever heard about a natural disaster
What do you know about natural disasters
Listen to the conversation in Part 2 and find out what Mr Green and his students are talking about.
Activity 3: Listen and answer
What are Mr Green and his students talking about
Natural disasters.
Talk about natural disasters by using the following questions.
Activity 3: Listen and answer
How many natural disasters are mentioned in the conversation
What are they mainly talking about
What is the important thing during natural disasters
How many natural disasters are mentioned in the conversation
What are they mainly talking about
What is the important thing during natural disasters
4 natural disasters are mentioned: earthquakes, typhoons, floods, and wildfires.
They are mainly talking about natural disasters (including earthquakes, typhoons, floods, wildfires) and the safety measures people should take to protect themselves during these disasters.
The important thing is to take proper safety actions (e.g., stay indoors/away from windows in typhoons; stay calm & find shelter in earthquakes; go to higher ground in floods) to stay safe.
Activity 3: Listen and answer
Talk about natural disasters by using the following questions.
Activity 4: Listen and complete
Listen to the conversation for the third time and complete the table in Part 2.
It’s important to be prepared and know how to protect ourselves during natural disasters.
Activity 4: Listen and complete
Listen to the conversation for the third time and complete the table in Part 2.
Follow authorities’ advice; leave if necessary; avoid breathing in the smoke.
Stay calm and quickly find shelter to protect ourselves from falling objects.
Stay indoors, away from windows; shut all windows and doors.
Go to higher ground; never walk or drive through floodwaters.
Activity 5: Discuss and talk
Find out and discuss the way Mr Green asks in the conversation,.
In the conversation, Mr Green talks about the natural disasters with his class.
Activity 5: Discuss and talk
Make up a short conversation by using the questions you have found and the information in the table in Part 2.
Activity 6: Listen and read
Follow the tape and imitate the conversation.
We have known how to protect ourselves during a natural disaster. Let’s listen to the conversation again and imitate what Mr Green and his class say. Please pay attention to the intonation and the stress of the sentences.
Activity 6: Listen and read
Then role-play the conversation.
Now please read in roles with your group members, and then show it in the class.
Activity 7: Listen and judge
Listen to the dialogue and write T ( true) or F (false) in Part 3.
We have known about the safety tips of natural disasters. Do you know what causes a disaster Ms Liu is talking about natural disasters with the class.
Activity 8: Talk and show
Work in pairs. Make up a conversation to talk about a natural disaster you have experienced or heard about.
In this lesson, we have known the natural disasters deeply. Have you ever experienced or heard about a natura disaster Now, it’s your turn to work in pairs to make up a conversation about a natural disaster you have experienced or heard about. You can use the sample to help you or make up the conversation by yourselves.
Activity 8: Talk and show
Work in pairs. Make up a conversation to talk about a natural disaster you have experienced or heard about.
So much for today’s class. We have known about flood, typhoon, earthquake and wildfire. I hope you can prepare and know how to protect yourselves.
1. Finish the self-check on the learning sheet. (Required)
2. Create an interview about how to stay safe during a natural disaster. Use at least 8 sentences. (Required)
3. Make a science video of a natural disaster, and dub the video with the tips for dealing with the disaster. (Optional)
Homework

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