Unit4 Earthquakes
6. scientists have studied earthquakes and make maps that show the “ earthquake belts”. in areas in these belts, it is possible for earthquakes to happen. in these areas we can build strong houses to fight against earthquakes.)
discussion & activities
1. show some pictures to the students and
let them discuss.
let the students look at them and decide
what situation may happen before an
earthquake.
2. then fill in the missing words
according to the pictures.
a. the water in the wells ____ and____. and some deep ______could be seen in the well walls. a ______gas came out the cracks.
b. mice ran out the fields ___________places to hide. fish _________out of bows and ponds.
c. the chickens and even pigs were ______ nervous _____eat. the dog was ________ loudly again and again.
d. people could see _______lights in the sky.
3. let the students discuss if they have ever experienced an earthquake.
step ⅳ discussion & activities
t: what do you think may happen before an earthquake?
(before an earthquake, animals will become nervous. cow, pigs,, horses and dogs will be upset. and people can see mice running about. if the earthquake happens during winter, people can even see snakes.)
t: have you ever experienced an earthquake?
let the students discuss and then talk about it.
step ⅴ homework
preview reading material and then do exercise on page 27. 1-3 ( in comprehending )