新人教版高中英语必修3Unit 4 Space Exploration-Reading and Thinking教学设计二（精选版）

A. Although scientists try to make sure nothing goes wrong, accidents can still happen.B. They also really wish to discover other planets that are suitable enough to support life.C. The future of space exploration remains bright.D .After many experiments, they succeeded in making rockets that could escape Earth's gravity.Step3: scan for details.Read it again and find out the details.Which satellite was launched by the USSR in 1957? 2. Who was the first person in the world to go into space? 3. Who was the first man to orbit Earth in Shenzhou 5 spacecraft? 4. In which satellites, all the astronauts died during their missions? 5. What’s the attitude to the space exploration according to the author? Step4 : Read for main ideasRead quickly and figure out the main idea of each paragraph.Paragraph 1 Paragraph 2 Paragraph 3 Paragraph 4 Paragraph 5Step 5: Critical thinking:1.What do you think of the space exploration?2. If you are determined to be an astronaut, what should you prepare at present? 3. Do you think space is the final frontier? And why?Step 6: consolidation.People have always wanted to learn more about space. Before the mid-20th century, most people felt (1)_________ (travel) into space was an impossible dream. However, (2)____ the help of scientists, people succeeded in realizing their dream (3) _________(explore) space. On 4 October 1957, the Sputnik 1 satellite (4) ____________(launch) by the USSR. (5) ________________ scientists try to make sure nothing goes wrong, accidents can still happen. These disasters made everyone (6)____________(disappoint), but people still believe in the importance of (7) ________(carry) on space exploration. In 2003,