人教版高中英语第二册Unit1 Making a difference 1ppt.pptVIP

There are many outstanding scientists in the world. Do you know anyone who made great contributions to society and science? * Who are they? Albert Einstein Madame Curie Thomas Alva Edison Whom do you think these quotes are from and do you know what they mean? 1.Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration. 2.Imagination is more important than knowledge. 3.Nothing in life is to be feared; it is only to be understood. “Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration.” Thomas Alva Edison “天才就是百分之九十九的汗水加上 百分之一的灵感.” “Imagination is more important than knowledge.” Albert Einstein “想象力比知识更重要.” “Nothing in life is to be feared; it is only to be understood.” Maria Curie “生活中没有什么可怕的东西, 只需要理解的东西.” Scientists Contributions Maria Curie Radium/polonium Zhang Heng Seismograph Charles Darwin The Theory of Evolution Thomas Alva Edison The light bulb Albert Einstein The Theory of Relativity Great mind No. 1:_______________ This great mind was on fire for _____________. rockets agriculture gravity radioactivity outer space 2. The scientist’s name is similar to the English word curious, meaning_____________________________. something not old something not short being interested in something Madame Curie radioactivity being interested in something Great mind No. 2:_______________ This great mind was on fire for _____________. rockets agriculture gravity radioactivity outer space 2. The scientist’s name is similar to the English word for_____________________________. something not old something not short being interested in something Sir Isaac Newton gravity something not old Great mind No. 3:_______________ What is this man known for? ________________________________________ 2. He wants to be called the _________.why? 3. What do these three great minds have in common? Yua