人教版高中英语 选修八课件：Unit3 Inventors and inventions同课异构概要1.ppt

灵璧中学实验部 李朝章 Look at the pictures below and discuss in pairs which pictures show inventions and which show discoveries. An amphibious car Invention An amphibious car(2003) This is the first car that can travel safely on water and on land. When moving on water, the wheels of the car turn sideways and move into the body. The underneath of the car is strong enough to sail as a boat. It is a prototype and is not yet being produced for sale. This is an interesting modern invention. Look at the pictures below and discuss in pairs which pictures show inventions and which show discoveries. DNA Discovery The structure of DNA This was a discovery of Francis Crick and James Watson and published in 1953. These two scientists were the first to show that our genes consist of two spirals of DNA (called the double-helix). This work led directly to the human genome project in 2003, which discovered the Structure of DNA. Stephenson’s “Rocket” Invention zxxk Stephenson’s “Rocket” (1781-1848) George Stephenson was one of the first men to design engines for the railways which were new at that time. One of the first tracks to be laid was between Stockton and Darlington. Stephenson was one of the first railway engineers and in 1825 he drove the first train along the line. 1. A discovery is __________. 2. An invention is ___________. The act or process of finding sb./sth., or learning about sth. that was not known about before. The process of making or producing a new or useful thing or idea for the first time. A B Discoveries often lead to inventions. Finding a problem Doing research Thinking of a creative solution Testing the solution Deciding on the invention Applying for a patent What stages does every inventor must go through before they can have their invention approved? Patent office (专利局) plays the role of deciding what is an invention and what is not. And only inventions can get patens and so be recognized and protected. patents Reading The prob