1、Aims and requirements Read diary entries about lost civilizations and the parallels between ancient Roman and Chinese history来源:Z_xx_k.Com Listen to the information for giving a talk about a historical event Discuss the history of Rome and events that happened in the past Give a talk about a histori
2、cal event Create a time chart showing parallel historical events in China and the West Expand vocabulary related to archaeology and some other studiesProcedures Welcome to the UnitStep 1: Brainstorming1. Do you know the meaning of the sentence, boys and girls? If you want to understand today, you ha
3、ve to search yesterday. - Pearl Buck 想要懂得今天 ,就必须研究昨天 . - 赛珍珠 . People today should never forget the past.What are the four ancient countries? (China, India, Egypt, Ancient Babylon.) Ancient people left us people today so many heritage sites. Do you know how many world heritage sites are there in Chi
4、na? At first lets enjoy some beautiful pictures. Do you know what the pictures are about? Now Id like to tell you something about them.China has now 35 heritage sites, with 24 cultural sites, six natural sites and five mixed.来源: http:/ Wall, the Temple of Heaven, the Forbidden City, the Summer Palac
5、e, the Potala Palace, Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area, Classical Gardens of Suzhou, Mount Huang, Mogao Caves and so on) Tiananmen (the Gate of Heavenly Peace), is located in the center of Beijing. It was first built in 1417 and named Chengtianmen (the Gate of Heavenly Succession)
6、. At the end of the Ming Dynasty, it was seriously damaged by war. When it was rebuilt under the Qing in 1651, it was renamed Tiananmen, and served as the main entrance to the Imperial City, the administrative and residential quarters for court officials and retainers.The Temple of Heaven, set in th
7、e southern section of Beijing, is the centre of imperial ritual ceremony for Ming and Qing Dynasties. First built in the 18th year of Emperor Yongle of Ming Dynasty, and renovated during the reign of Emperor Qianlong, the Temple of Heaven is a masterpiece of ancient architecture.The complex covers a
8、n area of 2.73 million square metres, stretching in the east-west axis 1,700 metres and in the south-north axis 1,600. Only a small portion of the premises is taken by halls and altars, leaving most of the space for vegetation. The dark green plants decorate the building, making it more beautiful.Lo
9、ngmen Grottoes is located 13km south of Luoyang Henan province where east hill (Xiang shan) and west hill (Longmen hill) stand facing each other. The Yi River washes its way northward through the gorge. Take a distant view, it seems to be a natural gate, therefore, historically named Yique. In 1961,
10、 the State Council promulgated it a key cultural relics unit for special protection (including Bai Juyi Tomb). In 1982, it was promulgated one of the first group of scenery zones of the national level by the State Council. In November 2000, Longmen Grottoes was inscribed on World Heritage List by UN
11、ESCO.Longmen Grottoes is the precious heritage of not only Henan people, but also Chinese people and human beings in the world.来源:Z,xx,k.ComThere are a great many such famous old civilizations in China and all over the world. But some of them have been lost. They got lost in wars, in fires and also
12、in natural disasters. Today we will learn something about these lost civilizations.2. Lets read the instructions and focus on the four pictures and illustrations on page 41individually first. There are a lot of amazing adventures and places to see in the world. The four pictures are only a small par
13、t of them. In this section, you are asked to talk about some magnificent structures, including the Statue of Zeus, the Taj Mahal, the Hanging Gardens and the Potala Palace. Some of the structures have died out, yet their influence continues. You may surf the Internet to find out more about other anc
14、ient civilizations you have heard of. The Statue of Zeus (ancient Greece) The Taj Mahal (India)The Hanging Garden (ancient Babylon) The Potala Palace (China) 来源:学#科#网 Z#X#X#KStep 2: discussing and practicing1. Lets talk about the pictures. Please answer my questions:1) Have you ever visited these pl
15、aces before or have you ever heard of their history? 2) Do the four pictures have something in common? If so, what is it? (Magnificent, well-designed, ancient, famous, distant.)3) What impressed you most about these places?4) Do you think they are worth a visit?Id like to offer some background infor
16、mation for you to reference.The Statue of ZeusZeus is god of Greek mythology, Cronus and Rheas youngest son, the supreme ruler of both Mount Olympus and the Pantheon of gods residing there.The name Zeus is said to be related to the Greek word dios, with bright as its meaning. The Statue of Zeus was
17、once located on the western coast of Greece.The Statue of Zeus, the supreme god of ancient Greece mythology, sculpted by a great Greek artist, has been regarded as the most famous statue of the ancient world. For more information, you may check the following websites:http:/ce.eng.usf. edu/pharos/won
18、ders/zeus.htmlhttp: /www. pantheon.org/articles / z/zeus.htmlThe Taj MahalIt was built by Shah Jehan, the fifth Mughal Emperor, from 1631 to 1648, for his beloved wife as a monument of eternal love. It is located on the banks of Indias most sacred river, the river Yamuna in Agra.Just by looking at a
19、 photo of it, it is easy to be intrigued by the famous Taj Mahal, located 200 kilometres south of Indias capital New Delhi. It turned out to be a huge project involving over 20,000 craftsmen from different countries. For more information, you may check the following websites:http:/www. taj- Hanging
20、GardensKing Nebuchadnezzar, who ruled ancient Babylon for dozens of years built the Hanging Gardens to cheer up his wife who was said to be very homesick. Ancient Babylon is well known for its Hanging Gardens, completed around 606 BC. The garden got its name because it was built entirely on the roof
21、 of the building, in which was surrounded by trees. This gave the impression that it was hanging in the sky. For more information, you may check the following website:http:/www. unmuseum.org/hangg.htmThe Potala PalaceThe Potala Palace, over 117 metres in height and 360 metres in width, is located on
22、 the Red Hill in the Lhasa Valley of Tibet, China.It was used as the residence of the Dalai Lamas since the 7th century, as well as the religious and political centre of old Tibet. It was rebuilt in the 17th century.来源:金太阳新课标资源网Which architectural complex is the highest in the world? The answer is n
23、one other than the Potala Palace located in Lhasa, Tibet, China. The Buddhist Monks of Potala Palace have recorded Tibets history for centuries. Anyone who visits Tibet should visit this site of historic and religious interest. For more information, you may check the following websites:http:/whc.une
24、sco.org/sites/707.htmhttp:/ Now please form small groups of four and discuss the three questions listed under the four pictures first. Try to exchange your opinions and make the best of the chance to express yourselves.3. Id like some groups to report your responses back to the whole class.Sample an
25、swers1 I only know something about the Great Pyramid in Egypt. It is the oldest yet the only surviving structure of the Seven Wonders of the world. Building it took more than twenty years. Lying off the west bank of the Nile, it serves as the tomb for King Khufu.2 Yes. I have the habit of visiting m
26、useums when some good valuable things are on display there. I think I really enjoy the beauty of the designs, the colours and even the shapes of them, which can take me back to the years long ago and I can learn a lot about the past.3 Yes. In my opinion, it is very important to protect cultural heri
27、tage, because we can learn a lot from the history, the economy, the politics and the living style of the past. Here are some suggestions about how to protect cultural heritage. First, we need firmer laws to protect it. Then, substantial measures should be taken to rescue and protect cultural relics. Lastly, the importance of protecting our history should be introduced to our children as early as possible.
