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Teaching PlanUnit 5 The Father of Modern Physics(The first Period)Teaching Material: New Century English Book 2BTeaching Aims:1. To get the rough idea of the text2. To improve the reading skills :skimming and scanning3. To learn the spirits from the great scientistsTeaching procedures:I. Pre-reading1.Talk about some great scientists, introducing their life and main work.2.According to your understanding, what are great scientists?(pair work)Great scientists are those :--who are extremely talented.--who make great breakthroughs in science.--whose achievements have great impacts on mankindGreat scientists are the kind of people who have made remarkable contributions to the development of mankind.II. While –reading1.skim the textThe text is made up of 3 sections:Section 1:(Para. A-B)His early life and interests in mathematics and physics Section 2:(Para. C-F)His achievements and theoriesSection 3:(Para. G-I) His interests and character2.Scan Para. A-B, Einstein’s early life and interests3.Scan Para C-F and complete the table (Einstein’s lifetime).1879: He was born in Germany.1905: He began to publish his thoughts.1914: He became a professor of physics.1921: He was awarded the Nobel Prize for physics.1933: He had to leave Germany for the US.After World War: He became involved in the peace movement1955: He passed away at the age of 76.4. Read Para G – I and answer questions:a. What was Einstein fond of at leisure?Sailing, playing the violin ,and the company of the children.b. What did he leave behind?A wealth of ideas that form the foundation of modern physics today.III. Post-readingFood for thought :(Group discussion)What kind of personal qualities about Einstein is shown in the text?IV. Assignments:1.Surf the Internet to get more information about famous scientists and share the stories with the class2. Read the text and do Exercise C on P59Handout:I. Scan Para C – F complete the following table.。
