Unit 1 Cultural Heritage—From Problems to Solutions I. Teaching Objectives 1. Knowledge and Skill Objectives - Students will be able to understand the main idea and structure of the text: from identifying problems to analyzing and solving them. - Students will learn key vocabulary related to cultural heritage protection (e.g., preserve, relocate, proposal, cooperation). - Students will be able to retell the process of rescuing the Abu Simbel temples. 2. Process and Method Objectives - Students will develop reading skills such as skimming, scanning, and summarizing. - Students will practice critical thinking and problem-solving skills through group discussion and role-playing. - Students will learn to design a heritage protection proposal collaboratively. 3. Emotional Attitude and Values Objectives - Students will develop a sense of responsibility toward cultural heritage protection. - Students will appreciate the importance of international cooperation, creativity, and persistence. - Students will reflect on how to apply problem-solving strategies in their own lives. II. Teaching Key Points - Understanding the process of problem-solving in the context of cultural heritage. - Mastering the timeline and key steps in the rescue of the Abu Simbel temples. - Learning and using key vocabulary and expressions related to heritage protection. III. Teaching Difficult Points - Guiding students to apply problem-solving strategies to new contexts. - Encouraging students to think critically and creatively about real-world heritage issues. - Differentiating instruction to meet the needs of both foundational and advanced learners. IV. Teaching Aids - PowerPoint presentation - Whiteboard or smartboard - Handouts with timeline and vocabulary - Group work materials (poster paper, markers, digital tools) - Video clip about Abu Simbel (optional) V. Teaching Procedures Step 1: Lead-in (5 mins) - Show images of cultural heritage sites (e.g., Great Wall, Pyramids, local historical buildings). - Ask: *What is cultural heritage Why should we protect it * - Introduce the topic: *Today we will learn how people solved a big problem to protect cultural heritage.* Step 2: Pre-reading (5 mins) - Present the title: *From Problems to Solutions* - Ask students to predict: *What kind of problem might we read about * - Introduce key vocabulary: *dam, temple, relic, proposal, cooperation, etc.* Step 3: While-reading (15 mins) - Students read the text silently or follow the PPT. - Task 1: Complete the timeline of the Aswan Dam project. - Task 2: Answer comprehension questions: 1. Why did the Egyptian government ask the UN for help 2. How were the temples moved 3. Who helped in the project - Task 3: Circle the verbs that describe how the temples were saved. Step 4: Post-reading (10 mins) - Discuss the spirit behind the success: cooperation, creativity, persistence, determination. - Ask: *As students, what can we learn from this story * - Connect to real life: *Have you ever faced a pr ... ...
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