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课件网) Unit 5 Learning from nature Teaching objectives By the end of the lesson, students will be able to: 1.identify the features and sources of inspiration of three architecture; 2.summarize the main idea and structure by generalizing the text; 3.retell fluently by applying the words and expressions learnt form the text; 4.create a building by transferring what they have learnt from the passage and have a strong desire to learn from nature. Nanning International Convention and Exhibition Center 南宁国际会展中心 01 Qingxiu District, Nanning City, Guangxi Location 02 The main building, Hibiscus Flower Hall, takes the city flower of Nanning, “Hibiscus flower” as the idea. The 12 petals symbolize the unity and friendship of the 12 major ethnic groups living in Guangxi. Introduction Hibiscus/h b sk s/ flower（朱槿花） Discussion: What can we learn from the building Learning from nature / l t s/ algae 海藻 termite mound 白蚁丘 lotus flower 荷花 / t ma t/ / ld i / Activity 1 The Algae House, Hamburg ArtScience Museum, Singapore The Eastgate Centre, Harare Activity 2—Read for main idea Part 1 A building shaped like a lotus flower. Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 Part 6 Nature gives us inspiration. Nature’s inspiration in architecture. Appeal to live in harmony with nature. A building inspired by termites’ nest. A building powered by algae. Match the main idea of each paragraph. Activity 3—Read for structure Part 1 Nature gives us inspiration. Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 Part 6 Nature’s inspiration in architecture. A building shaped like a lotus flower. A building inspired by termites’ nest. A building powered by algae. Appeal to live in harmony with nature. Conclude the structure of the text. Part2 Main body Part3 Conclusion Part1 Introduction Activity 3—Read for structure A.Narrative B.Expository C.Argumentative D.Essay Thinking：What’s the type of the text Expository to explain and analyze information by presenting an idea, relevant evidence, and appropriate discussion. Introduction three architecture Conclusion Activity 4—Read for details Para 1-2 Read paragraph 1-2 carefully, then answer the questions. Could you find some facts to support the main idea Para 1: Nature gives us inspiration. Para2: Nature’s inspiration in architecture. An open flower inspires an umbrella. A pine cone inspires a roof. Barcelona’s forest-like Sagrada Familia; (巴塞罗那） （圣家族大教堂） Beijing’s Water Cube Activity 4—Read for details Para 3 ArtScience Museum, Singapore(新加坡艺术科学博物馆) Nature Architecture Inspiration Functions/Significance People whose interest is exploring the relationship between art and science will enjoy Singapore’s ArtScience Museum. The building was designed to show the connection between nature and the modern city environment in which it sits. Shaped to resemble a lotus flower, it appears to float above the waterfront promenade and the water that surrounds it. Its roof c ... ...
