Unit 1 Wise men in history Reading (1)九年级上册教学内容： P1-3, 5广州市第七十三中学 陈丽崧Getting ready Questions: 1. What is Lo saying about his action?2. Whom do Lo’s words make you think of?3. What does Hi probably think of Lo?He says that he is trying to lift the Earth.Archimedes. He may think that Lo is silly.Pre-readingGive me a place to stand on, and I will move the Earth. ----Archimedes Ancient Greek Mathematician, physicist, engineer, inventor and astronomer An explanation of the principle of the lever( 杠杆原理 ) Ancient Greek educator, scientist and philosopher “Aristotle was the first genuine scientist in history” Ancient Greek Story teller and the creator of Aesop’s Fables. The Farmer and the Viper The Fox and the Crow The Tortoise and the Hare1. Which of these ancient countries is in Europe? a. Greece b. Egypt2. Which of these people lived in ancient Greece? a. Archimedes. b. Julius Caesar3. What was Archimedes? a. A scientist. b. A painter.4. Archimedes died in 212 BC. How long ago was that? a. About 1,800 years ago. b. About 2,200 years ago.Quiz time: Archimedes and the golden crownArchimedes and the golden crownWhile-reading1.Who was the crown probably made for?2. What is Archimedes doing in the first picture?3. Why is Archimedes so excited ?4. What is in the right pot in the second picture?fast reading It was probably made for the king.He is having/taking a bath.Because he probably had a good idea.The crown.Read and answer: Read and Order the pictures.careful readingRead again and answer:1. Why did King Hiero send the crown to Archimedes? ________________________________________ ________________________________________2. What happened when Archimedes got...
