(
课件网) Great scientists Do you know them? Match the scientists with their achievements A known for discovering Radium; ?won two Nobel Prizes B famous for the theories of “natural selection; writer of “On the Origin of Species” C invented electric light bulb D regarded as the "father of Chinese missile", "father of China's rockets," "King of the missile." Einstein: The Father of Modern Physics Read the text quickly and think about the following question: Which paragraphs introduce…? Einstein’s early life and interests in mathematics and physics Einstein’s major achievements and academic theories Einstein as an all-round and modest genius Text: The father of Modern Physics Para. C~F Para. A~B Read para.A~B and answer the following questions What subject was Einstein good at at school? What job did he get after graduation? Why was he happy to get such a job? He did well in mathematics. He took a post as a junior clerk in an office. Because it gave him plenty of time to think about physics. Para.C~F: Einstein’s Achievements One of Einstein’s theories provided ____ _____. In the long course of research he developed _____. His theories also predicted _____ _____. His theories led to _____ _____. an explanation for the photoelectric effect that solid object can be changed into pure energy his theories of relativity the development of nuclear power and the atomic bomb Read paraG~I and answer the following questions: What were the hobbies of Einstein? What did he think of himself? He likes sailing and playing the violin. He also loved the company of children. He didn’t take himself seriously. =He didn’t regard himself very great/important. Read the text again and finish the time table. Time Events 1879 was born in Germany 1894 _____ to Italy with the family and _____ to attend a polytechnic school After graduation took a job _____ 1905 began to _____ 1914 _____ at the University of Berlin 1921 was awarded the Nobel Prize for Physics After 1933 Left _____and began to _____at Princeton University _____ passed away moved went to Switzerland as a junior clerk in an office publish his thoughts became a professor Germany teach 1955 Tell the stroy about Einstein In 1879 When he was 15 In 1905 In 1914 In 1921 After 1933 born moved began became Germany Italy Berlin spent awarded the US at… In 1955 Pair Work: Make a dialogue When and where was Einstein born? What subject did he like at school? What was his first job? Why…? … (school life, occupation, interests, personalities,…) Do you like him? What do you think of him? A=X+Y+Z Hard work Success play talk nonsense less Assignment Read the text three times and underline some important phrases. Make a mark where you have a question. Finish Ex.C1,C2 Try to find some information about another great scientist and introduce his/her life story to the class next week. (Group Work)
