3. Newton The theory of gravity

4. Darwin (The theory of evolution)

5. Thomas Edison The electric bulb

6. Benjamin Franklin

7. American statesman( 政治家）, inventor, writer, and scientist. (1706-1790)

8. Word Study conduct v. 导电 lightning n. 闪电 thunderstorm n. 雷暴雨 condenser n. 冷凝器，电容器 shed n. 小屋，车棚 string n. 线, 细绳 charge v. 充电 electric shock 电击 tear v. 撕掉，扯下 frame n. 框架 cross n. 十字架，十字形 handkerchief n. 手帕 tail n. 尾部，尾巴 stick n. 杆，棍 ribbon n. 丝带 fasten v. 栓紧，使固定

10. Part1 (Para1) Part3 (Para 4-6 ) the tips （建议） of doing the experiment the process ( 过程） of the experiment Part2 (Para2-3) the introduction of the experiment Fast-reading match the main idea with each part

11. Result Time Purpose Experiment’s name Kite Experiment To show that lightning and electricity are the same In June 1752 The string was getting charged, “I” collected and stored a great deal of electricity in the condenser. Listen to part one and part two carefully, then try to complete the following chart.

12. things we need a kite bad weather( thunderstorm) a key a condenser a shed

13. Which ones are correct according to the text?

14. Tie the corners of the handkerchief Add a tail to the frame Fasten a key to the end of the long string Build the frame of the kite Tie a long string to the cross Fix a sharp piece of metal to the top Tie a silk ribbon to the string 2 7 4 5 3 6 1 put these sentences into correct order:

15. ① Build the frame of the kite by making a small cross ② Tie the corners of the handkerchief to the points of the cross ③ Add a tail to the frame ④ Tie a long string to the cross ⑤ Fix a sharp piece of metal to the top ⑥ Fasten a key to the end of the long string ⑦ Tie a silk ribbon to the string Draw a kite according to these sentences

16. Draw a sketch( 草图 ) of the kite which was used in the experiment according to the instruction.

17. Make a kite 1.build the frame by making a small cross 2.tie the corners to the points of the cross 3.add a tail to the frame 4.tie a long string to the cross 5.fix a sharp piece of metal to the top of the longer stick 6.fasten a key to the end of the long string 7.tie a silk ribbon to the string above the key Metal: pull the electricity from the cloud Tail: keep the balance of the kite Key : conduct the electricity into the condenser Ribbon: made it safe to hold the string

18. Shed Franklin and his son stand inside a door or some cover, fly the kite when a thunderstorm appears to be coming on. When a thunderstorm comes over the kite, the sharp piece of medal will pull the electricity from the cloud. The kite and the string will become charged.

19. Condenser Key Ribbon They collect and store the electricity in the condenser.

20. The original one

21. What do you think made Franklin a great scientist ? Can you list great scientists ’ qualities （品质） ? Discussion confidence ( 信心）, diligence （勤奋）, courage （勇气）, willpower ( 毅力 ) ， chance ( 机遇） ．．．．．．

22. Benjamin Franklin was a famous American scientist. In June 1752, he did a kite experiment to __________ that lightning and electricity were the same. He made a kite,which could __________lightning. The kite was made of______ so that it would not ________ too soon. He _________ a very sharp piece of metal and then _________ a key to the ________of the long string and finally he ______a silk _______ to the string, just _______the key. prove attract silk tear fixed fastened end tied ribbon above Fill in the blanks:

23. When a _____________ appeared, he went to a _________in the field and flew the kite to the sky. Soon he saw the hairs on the string _________ ______ because the string got________. He brought his finger to the string and felt a light but clear _________ ___________. With the help of a key and a ___________,he was able to __________ a great deal of _____________. thunderstorm shed stand up charged electric shock condenser collect Fill in the blanks: electricity