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课件网) Unit 8 Knowing the world Lesson 6 The earth--our only home Identify and name the seven continents (Asia, Africa, Oceania, Antarctica, Europe, North America, South America) and the four oceans (the Pacific Ocean, the Indian Ocean, the Atlantic Ocean, the Arctic Ocean) accurately, enhancing their geographical knowledge and vocabulary. Through reading and analyzing the text about the earth, students will develop their reading comprehension skills, such as understanding details, main ideas, and making inferences related to the earth's continents and oceans. Discuss and share the characteristics and famous features of each continent, enhancing their speaking and communication skills as well as their cross-cultural awareness. Learning aims A Do you agree that there is only one ocean on the earth B How many continents are there in the world What are they C Which continent is full of snow and ice all year round Yes, I do. There are seven continents. They are Asia, Africa, Oceania, Antarctica, Europe, North America, and South America. Antarctica Read the passage and answer the questions. Fast reading Read the passage and choose the right structure ① ③ ④ ① ③ ④ A B ① ③ ④ C √ The earth is a special planet. It is our home now, and it will be our home in the future. But people can’t live everywhere on the earth. We can’t live in water.Oceans cover two thirds of the earth’s surface. The earth has only one big ocean, but we use these names for its different parts: the Pacific Ocean, the Indian Ocean, the Atlantic Ocean, and the Arctic Ocean. Only about one third of our planet is land. There are seven continents: Asia, Africa, Oceania, Antarctica, Europe, North America, and South America.Some land is rich with green forests,fresh water, and good soil. But some places are difficult for humans to live because of the snow and ice, the deserts, or the high mountains. The earth is our only home. We must treat it well for our children and for our children’s children, too! Careful reading Read Para 1-2 and answer the following questions. A Do you agree that there is only one ocean on the earth B What are the names of ocean Yes, I do. The Pacific Ocean, the India Ocean, the Atlantic Ocean, the Arctic Ocean. The earth is a special planet. It is our home now, and it will be our home in the future. But people can’t live everywhere on the earth. We can’t live in water. Oceans cover two thirds of the earth’s surface. The earth has only one big ocean, but we use these names for its different parts: the Pacific Ocean, the Indian Ocean, the Atlantic Ocean, and the Arctic Ocean. Careful reading Read Para 3-4 and answer the following questions. C How many continents are there in the world What are they D. Which continent is full of snow and ice all year round There are seven continents. They are Asia, Africa, Oceania, Antarctica, Europe, North America, and South America. Antarctica Only about one thi ... ...
