Unit 10

When was it invented?

What are they? Four Great Inventions of China

gun powder compass

paper makingprinting

What inventions do you know?

What are these inventions used for ?

What is the car used for?

It is used for traveling.

It runs fast and can take us anywhere.

It is used for . traveling.

It is used for .watching programs

What are these inventions used for ?

It is used for .

It is used for .

calling up friends

surfing the Internet, etc

What are these inventions used for ?

It is used for .

It is used for .

waking people

cooking food

2b: listen again and match the items in columns A,B and C.

changing the style of shoes

C: Julie Thompson3. heated ice cream scoop

seeing in the darkB: Jayce Coziar and Jamie Ellsworth

2. battery-operated slippers

scooping really cold ice cream

A: Chelsea Lanmon1. shoes with adjustable heels

What is it used for?Who was it invented by?invention

3 1 2

2a: listen and number the inventions in the order that you hear them.

Pairwork: Which one is the most useful invention?

e.g. ---Which one do you think is the most useful? ---I think the____is the most useful because it can_______.

How to invent

A problemDay-dreamingHard working

A new invention

A new problem

Problem 1: My backpack is so heavy.

Problem 2: Some people always say something bad on the Internet.

Problem 3: I always feel tired.

Problem 4: I often have a cold, so … How embarrassed I am!

Task: Make your own inventions

1. What’s your problem? _________________________________

2. Group discussing. First, choose the biggest one of your problems. Then, make a day-dream together and decide what you should invent. Next, try to say something to describe it.

3. Write down your idea on the paper.

A report e.g.

We have a problem. That is ____________.

So , we want to invent a machine.It is used for __________.It can __________. ……I think __________. ……

(Of course, you can speak more!)

Do you miss the old days? We used to spend a lot of time playing games with our friends without any stress everyday. But now, our life has changed a lot. We don’t have the great time any more. Don’t be worried! One thing can help

you. Our group members invent a high technology product, a magical clock called “Yesterday Once More”. It can make the time come back. When you want to come back, tell the clock how old you want to be, and then press its nose. When you open your eyes again, your dream has already come true. (By Tong Hua)

Homework:

Draw a picture to show your invention and use your report to describe it.