(
课件网) Module 12 Help Unit 2 Stay away from windows and heavy furniture. 外研八年级（上） Learning Objectives 1.learn about the disasters caused by earthquakes; 2.learn the methods and measures of self-rescue in earthquake by reading; 3.write a paragraph on how to protect ourselves in an earthquake. By the end of the class, we will be able to: Do you know what could cause such damage The buildings fell down. Bridges and roads may be broken. Many people may hurt or die. Cause some natural disaster like tsunami(海啸) Earthquake. Watch a video and say what do you think of earthquake Life is weak; The power of nature is frightening;People are worried about the future;People may feel confused and lost. Earthquake is terrible. What can we do to protect ourselves in different situations Work in pairs. Look at the pictures and ask and answer the questions. 1.Where are the people 2.What are they doing Why 1.Where are the people 2.What are they doing Why under a table moving away from the building and power lines in a room outside the building staying in the bus and keeping down between the chairs in a bus in a building A man is stopping the lady from using the lift. Others are running down the stairs. Group Work: Now we’re going to read a passage about what to do in an earthquake. Before reading, share your knowledge about earthquake escape with your partners. What to do in an earthquake: What is Help Triangle e.g. stay calm move to an open area stay away from windows find a stable shelter (such as a Help Triangle) 救命三角区 Help Triangle This triangle area generally has higher stability and can provide some protection, reducing the risk of being oppressed（被压迫的） or injured. Read the passage and answer the following questions. 1 When the ground stops shaking, what should we do 2 Why can’t we use the lift during an earthquake 3 If you are on a beach where should you go to avoid the earthquake What to do in an earthquake Earthquakes always happen suddenly, so it is difficult to warn people about them. Usually people have little or no idea about what to do during an earthquake, so here is some advice: Inside 1 Do not jump out of high buildings. 2 Hide under a table. Stay away from windows and heavy furniture. Keep clear of fires. 3 Leave the building quickly when the ground stops shaking, but do not use the lift. 4 Keep calm, especially when you are with other people. Be brave and be helpful. Outside 1 Move away from buildings, because parts of a building may fall on you. 2 Do not stand near street lights or under power lines. 3 Stay away from bridges and trees. If you are in a bus or a car, stay in it. 4 In the mountains, be careful of falling rocks. 5 On a beach, run away from the sea and more quickly to higher ground. In short, follow what you learnt in school. You can be safe and you can also help save others. 1 When the ground stops shaking, what should we do 2 Why can’t we use the lift ... ...
