Unit 1 What is Science.pptVIP

What is Science George Orwell * * Topics for presentation An Introduction to George Orwell Science and Technology in the 19th century Science and Technology in the 20th century Science and Technology in China Is Science International? Alfred Tennyson and Max Beerbohm Effects of Science on Human Life Before Reading What is Science? —students’ definition of science 2. List as many as possible the words related to “science” What is the true scientific education ? Part3 (8-11) How is the question obsecured? And the danger of this confusion . e.g. 1)the ability to withstand nationalism------German 2)the phenomenon in everywhere Part 2 (4-8) two meanings science and the question of scientific education is obscured . Part 1 (1-3) Organization of the Text What is Science? Para. 1 Introductory paragraph —introduce the topic by referring to Mr. J. Stewart Cook’s letter in Tribune Para. 2-4 the author’s definition of science —Science has two meanings. To different people, it means differently. Para. 5-8 are scientists likely to approach non-scientific problems in an objective way? Para. 9-10 scientific education means acquiring a method not simply piling up a lot facts. Para. 11 conclusion —people whose interests are not purely scientific are likely to handle problems objectively. Global Reading Detailed Reading …the best way of avoiding the danger of a “scientific hierarchy” would be to see to it that every member of the general public was, as far as possible, scientifically educated. What is a scientific hierarchy? system with grades of authority or status from the lowest to the highest 等级制度 At the same time, scientists should be brought out of their isolation and encouraged to take a greater part in politics and administration. What are scientists isolated from? [(in) isolation from sb./sth.] isolating or being isolated 隔离；脱离；分离；孤立 由于交通不便，住在那个小山村里的人们几乎过着与世隔绝的生活。 The people in that mountain village almost live in isolation from the outside world