Unit 2 The EnvironmentProject Protecting the Yangtze RiverTeaching aims1) Let the student realize the environmental problems of the Yangtze River.3) Let them learn about the measures being taken to protect the great river2) Let them know the importance of protecting the Yangtze River and ourenvironmentTeaching key pointsKnow the problems of the Yangtze River has,Find out the causes and the measures should be taken.Be aware of their responsibility to protect the Yangtze RiverTeaching methods1) Listening to get the general idea2) Ask and answer3) Discussing and writingTeaching ProceduresStep 1 leading inT: Show the students pictures of the Yangtze River and read the instructions on page38. Then let them think about the following questions:1)What are the three longest rivers in the world?2)As the third longest river in the world, how long is the Yangtze River?3)How many provinces does it run cross?(Tell them the Yangtze River is China’s most important freshwater river. Not only do people along it rely on it for water but also it is home to all kinds of fish and animals. Then let them name some rare animals in the Yangtze River as many as possible. Later T can show them some typical ones.)The names of the rare animals in the river:White-flag dolphin （白暨豚）Yangtze alligator （扬子鳄）Zhonghua sturgeon （中华鲟）(If the students find it hard to tell their names in English, they can speak in Chinese. Meanwhile, T can show them the relevant pictures to give them a direct impression. Then tell them because the environmental problems of the Yangtze River they as well as other rare animals are in danger.)Step 2 ReadingT: Next tell the students they will read an article about protecting the Yangtze River.Ask them to read the passage carefully and answer the questions below. These questions will help them to get a general idea of the passage and the main meaning of each paragraph.1. What has caused the pollution of the Yangtze River?Rapid development and an increase in population growth has resulted in the rising amount of water taken from the river, and the waste being put back into the river.2. What bad effects has it had on the ecology of the area besides health problems?It has killed many plants and animals.3. What have been done to deal with the problem?Environmental organizations and projects have been set up to deal with the problem.4. What do the two special government projects focus on?They focus on the problems along the Yangtze River. The water and soil preservation project is to replace the crops on the farmland with trees or grassland, and the second includes a nature reverse for white-flag dolphins.5. Have people solved all the problems concerning the Yangtze River?No, we still have a long way to go.(Check the answer after reading. Explain them to the students if they have any questions. Then let them go on with the next step. Fill in the table with detailed information which can help them to get a better understanding of the article.)Fill in the form(Any related answers are accepted. Their answers needn’t be the same as in the table.T can just collect some key words as a reminder.T：next focus on the second article Climate change and a low-carbon life.(Have students read the article and find out what it is about. Write the following on the blackboard:Problem: more and more carbon dioxide has been put into the atmosphere, which has brought about climate change.Cause: breathing of animals and humans; other human activities; cars and vehicles;electrical power plantsSolutions to the problem: walk or use a bike when possible; use as little energy as possible; recycle as much as possible; plant trees)Step 3 ReportingT: Ask them to use what they have learned about the environmental problems of Yangtze River to write a report about what they should do to protect the river and our environment. Let them work in groups of four. Make sure each member know what to do. T can show the following notes to give them a hint.Notes:✧The problems and causes✧As a student, what you should do to protect the environment✧What can you do to make others aware of the importance of protecting theYangtze River(The above are just possible contents of their report. Remind them they can addsomething related of their own. Any reasonable report is acceptable. Later askseveral students to present their reports.)Step 4 HomeworkRevise the report after class and present it to the class.Complete the related exercises in their work book.。
M5U2 Project Writing a reportLearning aims1。
To know something about protecting the Yangtze River and a low—carbon life。
2. To know how to write a report.Teaching proceduresReading comprehensionPassage 1 Protecting the Yangtze RiverStep1Skim the passage on page 38 and match the main idea with the correct paragraph。
Paragraph 1 A：The environmental situation of the Yangtze River is improving。
Paragraph 2 B：The second project is a nature reserve for white—flag dolphins.Paragraph 3 C：Many people have recognized theimportance of protecting the YangtzeRiver and many environmentalorganizations and projects have beenset up to do this。
Paragraph 4 D: The environmental health of the Yangtze River has raised concern。
Paragraph 5 E: Two special government projects areunder way to protect the river. One isthe water and soil preservation project. Step 2 Scan the passage and answer the questions。
