1、Welcome 学科：英语年级：高一课程：The Violence of Nature版本：外研版Mother Naturerainbowmiragesunsetwaterfallearthquakefloodvolcano eruptionlightningthunderstormsnowstorm/blizzardsandstormdroughthurricane/typhoon/cyclonetornadoCharles Coghlan,an actor1.When did Charles Coghlan die?A.in 1900 B.in 1899 2.What happened i
2、n 1900 in Galveston?A a hurricane B.a storm3.What happened to his cemetery?A.was repaired B.was destroyed 4.Why could his coffin travel back to Canada?A.His coffin was carried by the Gulf StreamB.Someone moved the coffin to CanadaPre-reading(Listening)In 1899In 1900his cemeteryHis coffinHurricane!de
3、finition（定义）placesThe southern Atlantic Ocean,the Caribbean Sea,the Gulf of MexicoPhenomena(现象)times each yearthe worst example (Fill in the table)strong tropical storms huge waves,heavy rain and floodson average 6the 8th September 1900 in GalvestonCan you describe the hurricanes?While-reading rotat
4、ingcolumntornado definition（定义）placesPhenomena(现象)times each yearthe worst exampleWhat is a tornado?A rotating column of air from a thunderstorm to the groundIn the US,from Texas in the southeast to South Dakota in the northViolent winds,pick up put them down,take off.,destroy,but leave800 on averag
5、eIn 1925,affecting three states；Missouri,Illinois and IndianaTask 1 Find out the worst hurricane and tornado of all time in the US and make a dialogue (小组合作)Practicing Task 2 Find out the damages caused by tornadoes and hurricanes.A:When the worst tornado?B:A:How many are there in the US each year?B
6、:A:How many people in the worst tornado?B:A:What about the buildings in the worst hurricane?B:A:How many US states were affected by the worst tornado?B:The damages caused by tornadoes and hurricanes Tornadoes can _ cars,trains and houses and _ them _ in the next place.They can _ the fur _ a cat and
7、the feathers _ a chicken.They can _ houses,but leave the furniture inside exactly _.When hurricanes occur,strong winds can cause huge _,heavy _.They usually _ the east coast of the US.The worst hurricane disaster _ killed _ people and destroyed _ buildings.pick upputdowntakeoffoffdestroywhere it was
8、 wavesrain and floodsaffect of all time 6,000 3,600Most Devastating Natural Disasters PlaceTimeDisasterDeath TollChina1931Floods4 millionYellow River,China1887Flood1,5 millionShaanxi,China1556Earthquake830,000Bangladesh1970Cyclone500,000Indian&Bangladesh1737Cyclone350,000Indian1839Cyclone300,000Viet
9、nam1881Cyclone300,000Indian Ocean2004Tsunami275,000Syria&Turkey526ADEarthquake250,000Tangshan,China1976Earthquake242,000 (合作学习)Why do the natural disasters happen?What should we do to stop disasters happening in our daily life?global warming(全球变暖),population growth,human activities,pollution,wars,Po
10、st-reading By using high technology,some natural disasters can be predicted.Thus,people can take some effective measures to protect themselves and reduce loss.Raise the awareness of protecting environment,which can help reduce the occurrence of some natural disasters,such as sandstorms and global wa
11、rming.Offer help to the victims of disaster areas.Donate living supplies to them,raise money for them or be a volunteer.Have prevention awareness and take necessary precautions.In a word,be prepared for natural disasters and cherish our lives.live in harmony with nature.人与自然和谐共存 Compulsory(必做):Make a list of natural disasters that you can remember and give them definitions.Optional(选做):Find more information about one of the natural disasters and write down the information on your notebook.
