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新人教版高中英語選修2Unit 2 Reading and thinking教學(xué)設(shè)計
Her tutor told her to acknowledge __________ other people had said if she cited their ideas, and advised her _______（read） lots of information in order to form __________wise opinion of her own.Now halfway __________ her exchange year, Xie Lei felt much more at home in the UK. She said __________ (engage) in British culture had helped and that she had been__________ (involve) in social activities. She also said while learning about business, she was acting as a cultural messenger __________（build） a bridge between the two countries. keys:Xie Lei, a 19yearold Chinese student, said goodbye to her family and friends in China and boarded (board) a plane for London six months ago in order to get a business qualification. She was ambitious(ambition) to set up a business after graduation. It was the first time that she had left (leave) home.At first, Xie Lei had to adapt to life in a different country. She chose to live with a host family, who can help with her adaptation (adapt) to the new culture. When she missed home, she felt comforted (comfort) to have a second family. Also Xie Lei had to satisfy academic requirements. Her tutor told her to acknowledge what other people had said if she cited their ideas, and advised her to read lots of information in order to form a wise opinion of her own.Now halfway through her exchange year, Xie Lei felt much more at home in the UK. She said engaging (engage) in British culture had helped and that she had been involved (involve) in social activities. She also said while learning about business, she was acting as a cultural messenger building a bridge between the two countries.
新人教版高中英語選修2Unit 2 Reading for writing教學(xué)設(shè)計
The theme of this section is to express people's views on studying abroad. With the continuous development of Chinese economic construction, especially the general improvement of people's living standards, the number of Chinese students studying abroad at their own expense is on the rise. Many students and parents turn their attention to the world and regard studying abroad as an effective way to improve their quality, broaden their horizons and master the world's advanced scientific knowledge, which is very important for the fever of going abroad. Studying abroad is also an important decision made by a family for their children. Therefore, it is of great social significance to discuss this issue. The theme of this section is the column discussion in the newspaper: the advantages and disadvantages of studying abroad. The discourse is about two parents' contribution letters on this issue. They respectively express their own positions. One thinks that the disadvantages outweigh the advantages, and the other thinks that the advantages outweigh the disadvantages. The two parents' arguments are well founded and logical. It is worth noting that the two authors do not express their views on studying abroad from an individual point of view, but from a national or even global point of view. These two articles have the characteristics of both letters and argumentative essays1.Guide the students to read these two articles, and understand the author's point of view and argument ideas2.Help the students to summarize the structure and writing methods of argumentative writing, and guides students to correctly understand the advantages and disadvantages of studying abroad3.Cultivate students' ability to analyze problems objectively, comprehensively and deeply
新人教版高中英語選修2Unit 2 Using langauge-Listening教學(xué)設(shè)計
? B: Absolutely! Getting involved with Chinese cultural activities there definitely helped a lot. I got to practice my Chinese on a daily basis, and I could learn how native Chinese speakers spoke.? A: What do you feel is your biggest achievement?? B: Learning Chinese characters! I have learnt about 1,500 so far. When I first started, I didn't think it was even going to be possible to learn so many, but now I find that I can read signs, menus, and even some easy newspaper articles.? A: What are you most keen on?? B: I've really become keen on learning more about the Chinese culture, in particular Chinese calligraphy. As I have learnt Chinese characters, I have developed a great appreciation for their meaning. I want to explore Chinese characters by learning how to write them in a more beautiful way. ? A: Finally, what do you want to say to anyone interested in learning Chinese?? I have really become keen on learning more about the Chinese culture, in particular Chinese Calligraphy. As I have learnt Chinese character, I have developed a great appreciation for their meaning. I want to explore Chinese characters by learning how to write them in a more beautiful way.? A: Finally, what do you want to say to anyone interested in learning Chinese?? B: I'd say, give it a shot! While some aspects may be difficult, it is quite rewarding and you will be happy that you tried.? A: Thanks for your time. ? B:You're welcome.
新人教版高中英語選修2Unit 4 Learning about Language教學(xué)設(shè)計
This section guides students to pay attention to the typical context of vocabulary use, helps students accumulate vocabulary around the key vocabulary of this unit, and uses the learned words and word chunks in different contexts to deeply understand their meaning and usage, so as to achieve the purpose of review and consolidation.The teaching design activities aim to guide students to pay attention to the typical context in which the target vocabulary is used, as well as the common vocabulary used in collocation, so that students can complete the sentence with correct words. In terms of vocabulary learning strategies, this unit focuses on cultivating students' ability to pay attention to collocation of words and to use word blocks to express meaning.For vocabulary learning, it is not enough just to know the meaning of a single word, but the most important thing is to master the common collocations of words, namely word blocks.Teachers should timely guide students to summarize common vocabulary collocation, such as verb and noun collocation, verb and preposition collocation, preposition and noun collocation, and so on.1. Guide students to understand and consolidate the meaning and usage of the vocabulary in the context, 2. Guide the students to use the unit topic vocabulary in a richer context3. Let the students sort out and accumulate the accumulated vocabulary, establishes the semantic connection between the vocabulary,4. Enable students to understand and master the vocabulary more effectivelyGuiding the Ss to use unit topic words and the sentence patterns in a richer context.
新人教版高中英語選修2Unit 4 Reading for writing教學(xué)設(shè)計
假定你是英國的Jack，打算來中國旅行，請你給你的中國筆友李華寫一封信，要點如下：1．你的旅行計劃：北京→泰山→杭州；2．征求建議并詢問他是否愿意充當(dāng)你的導(dǎo)游。注意：1.詞數(shù)80左右(開頭和結(jié)尾已給出，不計入總詞數(shù))；2．可以適當(dāng)增加細(xì)節(jié)，以使行文連貫。參考詞匯：故宮 the Forbidden City；泰山 Mount TaiDear Li Hua，I'm glad to tell you that 'm going to visit China.First，I am planning to visit Beijing，the capitalof China，where I am looking forward to enjoying the Great Wall，the Forbidden City and somebeautiful parks.Then I intend to go to visit Mount Tai in Shandong Province.I've heard that it is one ofthe most famous mountains in China and I can't wait to enjoy the amazing sunrise there.After that，I amalso going to Hangzhou.It is said that it is a beautiful modern city with breathtaking natural sights，among which the West Lake is a well- known tourist attraction.What do you think of my travel plan? Will you act as my guide? Hope to hear from you soon.
新人教版高中英語選修2Unit 4 Using langauge-Listening教學(xué)設(shè)計
The theme of the listening section is " talking about scenery and culture along a journey."The part is designed to further lead the students to understand Canadian natural geography and social environment, and integrated into the cultural contrast by mentioning the long train journey from Beijing to Moscow routes. On this basis, the part activates students related travel experience, lets the student serial dialogue, guides the student to explore further the pleasure and meaning of the long journey, and Chinese and foreign cultural comparison.The part also provides a framework for the continuation of the dialogue, which is designed to provide a framework for students to successfully complete their oral expressions, and to incorporate an important trading strategy to end the dialogue naturally.1. Help students to understand and master some common English idioms in the context, and experience the expression effect of English idioms.2. Guide the students to understand the identity of different people in the listening context, and finish the dialogue according to their own experience.3. Instruct the students to use appropriate language to express surprise and curiosity about space and place in the dialogue, and master the oral strategy of ending the dialogue naturally.1. Instruct students to grasp the key information and important details of the dialogue.2. Instruct students to conduct a similar talk on the relevant topic.
新人教版高中英語選修2Unit 5 Learning about Language教學(xué)設(shè)計
The purpose of this section of vocabulary exercises is to consolidate the key words in the first part of the reading text, let the students write the words according to the English definition, and focus on the detection of the meaning and spelling of the new words. The teaching design includes use English definition to explain words, which is conducive to improving students' interest in vocabulary learning, cultivating their sense of English language and thinking in English, and making students willing to use this method to better grasp the meaning of words, expand their vocabulary, and improve their ability of vocabulary application. Besides, the design offers more context including sentences and short passage for students to practice words flexibly.1. Guide students to understand and consolidate the meaning and usage of the vocabulary in the context, 2. Guide the students to use the unit topic vocabulary in a richer context3. Let the students sort out and accumulate the accumulated vocabulary, establishes the semantic connection between the vocabulary,4. Enable students to understand and master the vocabulary more effectivelyGuiding the Ss to use unit topic words and the sentence patterns in a richer context.Step1: Read the passage about chemical burns and fill in the blanks with the correct forms of the words in the box.
新人教版高中英語選修2Unit 5 Reading and thinking教學(xué)設(shè)計
The theme of this activity is to learn the first aid knowledge of burns. Burns is common in life, but there are some misunderstandings in manual treatment. This activity provides students with correct first aid methods, so as not to take them for granted in an emergency. This section guides students to analyze the causes of scald and help students avoid such things. From the perspective of text structure and collaborative features, the text is expository. Expository, with explanation as the main way of expression, transmits knowledge and information to readers by analyzing concepts and elaborating examples. This text arranges the information in logical order, clearly presents three parts of the content through the subtitle, accurately describes the causes, types, characteristics and first aid measures of burns, and some paragraphs use topic sentences to summarize the main idea, and the level is very clear.1. Guide students to understand the causes, types, characteristics and first aid methods of burns, through reading2. Enhance students’ ability to deal withburnss and their awareness of burns prevention3. Enable students to improve the ability to judge the types of texts accurately and to master the characteristics and writing techniques of expository texts.Guide students to understand the causes, types, characteristics and first aid methods of burns, through readingStep1: Lead in by discussing the related topic:1. What first-aid techniques do you know of ?CPR; mouth to mouth artificial respiration; the Heimlich Manoeuvre
新人教版高中英語選修2Unit 5 Using langauge-Listening教學(xué)設(shè)計
The theme of this section is to learn how to make emergency calls. Students should learn how to make emergency calls not only in China, but also in foreign countries in English, so that they can be prepared for future situations outside the home.The emergency telephone number is a vital hotline, which should be the most clear, rapid and effective communication with the acute operator.This section helps students to understand the emergency calls in some countries and the precautions for making emergency calls. Through the study of this section, students can accumulate common expressions and sentence patterns in this context. 1.Help students accumulate emergency telephone numbers in different countries and learn more about first aid2.Guide the students to understand the contents and instructions of the telephone, grasp the characteristics of the emergency telephone and the requirements of the emergency telephone.3.Guide students to understand the first aid instructions of the operators.4.Enable Ss to make simulated emergency calls with their partners in the language they have learned1. Instruct students to grasp the key information and important details of the dialogue.2. Instruct students to conduct a similar talk on the relevant topic.Step1:Look and discuss:Match the pictures below to the medical emergencies, and then discuss the questions in groups.
人教版高中地理選修1人類對宇宙的探索教案
通過觀看課件引導(dǎo)學(xué)生對各種航天器的了 解,使學(xué)生直觀的了解宇宙環(huán)境的特點.體現(xiàn)教師為主導(dǎo)學(xué)生的主體的教學(xué)理念.培養(yǎng)學(xué)生歸納能力.通過分組討論澄清知識盲點―我國航天事業(yè)接近并超過發(fā)達(dá)國家.要求學(xué)生根據(jù)前后聯(lián)系自己得出結(jié)論.體現(xiàn)學(xué)生主體設(shè)疑,引進(jìn)熱點主要是要學(xué)生明白:宇宙環(huán)境保護(hù)的重要性.例題練習(xí)2004年高考大綜合地36題展示習(xí)題學(xué)生做讓學(xué)生走近高考了解高考（三）課堂小結(jié)師生共同完成知識點總結(jié)、教師做思想方法的總結(jié)教師引導(dǎo)、學(xué)生說知識點使學(xué)生對知識有整體掌握.使學(xué)生能堅持用科學(xué)的觀點分析發(fā)現(xiàn)各種新問題.（四）布置作業(yè)用發(fā)展的觀點談?wù)剬χ袊訌?qiáng)航天事業(yè)發(fā)展的看法.鞏固所學(xué)知識:聯(lián)系實際為下節(jié)課學(xué)習(xí)做鋪墊.板書設(shè)計世界宇宙新探索中國航天事業(yè)的發(fā)展宇宙資源開發(fā)宇宙資源宇宙環(huán)境問題的產(chǎn)生宇宙環(huán)境保護(hù)
人教版高中地理選修1月球和地月系教案
月球?qū)Φ厍虻囊饬x月球與地球形影相隨，關(guān)系密切。月球?qū)Φ厍虻挠绊?，主要有以下幾方面?．地球上夜晚的自然照明，主要靠月亮。2．遠(yuǎn)在古代，人們就根據(jù)月相變化的周期，編訂歷法。我國農(nóng)歷月份的安排，是以月相變化 周期為標(biāo)準(zhǔn)的。農(nóng)歷規(guī)定朔為初一，這樣，望就在十五日或十六日。我國人民的傳統(tǒng)節(jié)日，像春節(jié)、中秋節(jié)就是按農(nóng)歷的月日計算安排的。3．由于地球表面各處所受月球和太陽引力的不同，地球上的水體產(chǎn)生了明顯的潮汐現(xiàn)象。4．月球是人類星際航行的第一站。已知月球表面有多種寶貴礦藏；重力較?。粵]有大氣層，利用太陽能的條件較好。如何利用月球的特殊環(huán)境，開發(fā)月球的資源，以及如 何利用月球作“碼頭”，使人類更好地研究宇宙，這將是月地關(guān)系的新篇章。
人教版高中地理選修1月相和潮汐變化教案
5.對土星五號火箭和登月艙的質(zhì)疑現(xiàn)代航天飛機(jī)只能把20噸載荷送上低軌，而當(dāng) 年的土星五號卻能輕而易舉地把100噸以上載荷送上地球軌道，將幾十噸物體推出地球重力圈，為什么后來卻棄而不用，據(jù)說連圖紙都沒有保存下來？6.溫度對攝影器材的影響月面白天可達(dá)到121°C，據(jù)圖片看，相機(jī)是露在宇航服外而沒有采用保溫措施的。膠卷在66°C就會受熱卷曲失效，怎么拍得了照片？這些人士認(rèn)為，對以上這一切美國政府一直沒個 交代，而知情者由于擔(dān)心生活和安全受到影響，甚至可能直接遭到了脅迫，至今對此沉默不言。但相信不久的將來，誕生于美蘇太空競賽年代的“登月騙局”定會水落石出。反駁不過，也有許多人認(rèn)為“阿波羅”登月計劃不可能造假：首先因為該計劃當(dāng)時是在全球?qū)崨r轉(zhuǎn)播的，近億人親眼看到。另外，宇航員還從月球帶回了一些實物，如巖石。
人教版高中地理選修1地形的變化教案
學(xué)習(xí)目標(biāo)1.了解外力作用的表現(xiàn)形式，理解風(fēng)化作用、侵蝕作用、搬運作用和沉積作用的概念和種類，以及它們所形成的各種地形；培養(yǎng)學(xué)生觀察、分析地理景觀圖的能力和動手做實驗的能力。2.了解外力作用各表現(xiàn)形式之間的關(guān)系，理解它們是如何推動地表形態(tài)的演化的，培養(yǎng)我們學(xué)生地理事物之間相互聯(lián)系的觀點，從而樹立辯證唯物主義的觀點。學(xué)習(xí)重點1.風(fēng)化、侵蝕、搬運、沉積作用所形成的不同的地表形態(tài)。2.外力作用各表現(xiàn)形式相互之間的關(guān)系。學(xué)習(xí)難點1.外力作用各表現(xiàn)形式所形成的不同的地表形態(tài)。2.培養(yǎng)學(xué)生樹立正確的人地關(guān)系的觀點。學(xué)習(xí)過程：1、看課本討論回答：外力作用①能量來源 ②表現(xiàn)形式 ③對地貌的影響2、流水、風(fēng)力作用及其形成的地貌
人教版高中地理選修1板塊構(gòu)造學(xué)說教案
【啟發(fā)想象 】能否將剛才講的內(nèi)容用一個游泳動作形容一下？這好像蛙泳動作。我們大家一起做：熔巖冒出（雙手合十向上）→推向兩邊（雙手向兩側(cè)分開）→遇陸俯沖（雙手往下）→重熔再生（雙手相向合并向上）?！拘〗Y(jié)板書】二、海底擴(kuò)張學(xué)說前面我們學(xué)習(xí)了兩個假說，整理一下已知條件：事實證明大陸是在漂移的，如歐洲與美洲的距離在擴(kuò)張，但是漂移的動力不足；海底是不斷擴(kuò)張的，有生長與消亡。能否在前人研究的基礎(chǔ)上，提出更準(zhǔn)確更合理的假設(shè)呢？一個新的理論誕生了，它是目前最盛行、最活躍的全球構(gòu)造理論【板書】三、板塊構(gòu)造學(xué)說1．板塊概念學(xué)生讀書?！締l(fā)提問】板塊“漂移”與大陸“漂移”的位置有何不同？學(xué)生回答。板塊漂移是指巖石圈漂在軟流層上，大陸漂移發(fā)生在地殼兩層之間?！咎釂枴堪鍓K是如何劃分的？讀圖用半分鐘記下六大板塊的位置和名稱（提示：按大洲和大洋名稱記憶）。
人教版高中地理選修1太陽和太陽系教案
彗星簡介：（1）云霧狀的獨特外貌，質(zhì)量很?。唬?）主要由冰物質(zhì)構(gòu)成（含塵埃、水、甲烷、二氧化碳等），有人稱它為“臟雪球”；（3）結(jié)構(gòu)分彗核、彗發(fā)、彗尾（分離子尾、塵埃尾），彗星在遠(yuǎn)離太陽時，只有一個冰凍的彗核，當(dāng)行進(jìn)太陽時，組成物質(zhì)升華而形成彗發(fā)，在太陽風(fēng)的吹拂下，背向太陽的一側(cè)出現(xiàn)彗尾，遠(yuǎn)離太陽時，彗尾消失，尾永遠(yuǎn)背向太陽；（4）目前已經(jīng) 發(fā)現(xiàn)了1600多顆彗星，最著名的就是哈雷彗星，1985～1986 年，曾回歸；（5）彗星的公轉(zhuǎn)周期各不相同，相差極大，有的幾十年，有的幾百年，哈雷彗星的公轉(zhuǎn)周期為76年。學(xué)生討論回答，然后速讀課文“流星體”?！締l(fā)引導(dǎo)】行星際空間是否是“真空”狀態(tài)？行星際空間分布著極其稀薄的氣體和塵埃，稱為行星際物質(zhì)，行星際物質(zhì)的來源——太陽風(fēng)、星際沖撞……
人教版高中地理選修1天體和星空教案
一、 天體1、 概念：宇宙間物質(zhì)的存在形式。（聚集態(tài)的星體及星際物質(zhì)）注：不作特殊交代的天體均指自然天體2、 幾種常見天體的觀察（指導(dǎo)學(xué)生閱讀課本，并總結(jié)講述學(xué)生自己平時的生活所見）3、幾種常見的天體恒星1） 定義：從質(zhì)量、組成、形狀、發(fā)光與否等角度總結(jié)交代：數(shù)目多少（肉眼所見6000多顆）夜空里的點點繁星差不多都是恒星2)運動特點：（由恒星的“恒”字引發(fā)學(xué)生分析“北斗七星圖形變化”圖說明特點）結(jié)論：①恒星在不停的運動變化之中②相對位置似乎固定不變，故稱“恒星”3)光年----計量天體距離的單位（強(qiáng)調(diào)“距離”）分析知識點：①距離地球最近的恒星是 （8分鐘）(1. 5億公里)②距離地球次運的恒星是 (4.2光年)③現(xiàn)在能夠探測到的最遠(yuǎn)天體距離地球多遠(yuǎn)?星云（指導(dǎo)學(xué)生閱讀課本與恒星比較總結(jié)星云特點，可以從形態(tài)、質(zhì)量、體積、密度、物質(zhì)組成、觀察特點幾方面列表比較分析并小結(jié)）二、天體系統(tǒng)1、 概念：運動著的天體與天體之間相互吸引、相互繞轉(zhuǎn)而形成的不同級別的系統(tǒng)。
新人教版高中英語選修2Unit 1 Science and Scientists-Discovering useful structures教學(xué)設(shè)計
The grammatical structure of this unit is predicative clause. Like object clause and subject clause, predicative clause is one of Nominal Clauses. The leading words of predicative clauses are that, what, how, what, where, as if, because, etc.The design of teaching activities aims to guide students to perceive the structural features of predicative clauses and think about their ideographic functions. Beyond that, students should be guided to use this grammar in the context apporpriately and flexibly.1. Enable the Ss to master the usage of the predicative clauses in this unit.2. Enable the Ss to use the predicative patterns flexibly.3. Train the Ss to apply some skills by doing the relevant exercises.1.Guide students to perceive the structural features of predicative clauses and think about their ideographic functions.2.Strengthen students' ability of using predicative clauses in context, but also cultivate their ability of text analysis and logical reasoning competence.Step1: Underline all the examples in the reading passage, where noun clauses are used as the predicative. Then state their meaning and functions.1) One theory was that bad air caused the disease.2) Another theory was that cholera was caused by an infection from germs in food or water.3) The truth was that the water from the Broad Street had been infected by waste.Sum up the rules of grammar:1. 以上黑體部分在句中作表語。2. 句1、2、3中的that在從句中不作成分，只起連接作用。 Step2: Review the basic components of predicative clauses1.Definition
新人教版高中英語選修2Unit 1 Science and Scientists-Learning about Language教學(xué)設(shè)計
Step 7: complete the discourse according to the grammar rules.Cholera used to be one of the most 1.__________ (fear) diseases in the world. In the early 19th century, _2_________ an outbreak of cholera hit Europe, millions of people died. But neither its cause, 3__________ its cure was understood. A British doctor, John Snow, wanted to solve the problem and he knew that cholera would not be controlled _4_________ its cause was found. In general, there were two contradictory theories 5 __________ explained how cholera spread. The first suggested that bad air caused the disease. The second was that cholera was caused by an _6_________(infect) from germs in food or water. John Snow thought that the second theory was correct but he needed proof. So when another outbreak of cholera hit London in 1854, he began to investigate. Later, with all the evidence he _7_________ (gather), John Snow was able to announce that the pump water carried cholera germs. Therefore, he had the handle of the pump _8_________ (remove) so that it couldn't be used. Through his intervention，the disease was stopped in its tracks. What is more, John Snow found that some companies sold water from the River Thames that __9__________________ (pollute) by raw waste. The people who drank this water were much more likely _10_________ (get) cholera than those who drank pure or boiled water. Through John Snow's efforts, the _11_________ (threaten) of cholera around the world saw a substantial increase. Keys： 1.feared 2.when 3. nor 4.unless 5.that/which 6.infection 7.had gathered 8.removed 9.was polluted 10.to get 11. threat
新人教版高中英語選修2Unit 1 Science and Scientists-Reading and thinking教學(xué)設(shè)計
Step 5： After learning the text, discuss with your peers about the following questions:1.John Snow believed Idea 2 was right. How did he finally prove it?2. Do you think John Snow would have solved this problem without the map?3. Cholera is a 19th century disease. What disease do you think is similar to cholera today?SARS and Covid-19 because they are both deadly and fatally infectious, have an unknown cause and need serious public health care to solve them urgently.keys:1. John Snow finally proved his idea because he found an outbreak that was clearly related to cholera, collected information and was able to tie cases outside the area to the polluted water.2. No. The map helped John Snow organize his ideas. He was able to identify those households that had had many deaths and check their water-drinking habits. He identified those houses that had had no deaths and surveyed their drinking habits. The evidence clearly pointed to the polluted water being the cause.3. SARS and Covid-19 because they are both deadly and fatally infectious, have an unknown cause and need serious public health care to solve them urgently.Step 6: Consolidate what you have learned by filling in the blanks:John Snow was a well-known _1___ in London in the _2__ century. He wanted to find the _3_____ of cholera in order to help people ___4_____ it. In 1854 when a cholera __5__ London, he began to gather information. He ___6__ on a map ___7___ all the dead people had lived and he found that many people who had ___8____ (drink) the dirty water from the __9____ died. So he decided that the polluted water ___10____ cholera. He suggested that the ___11__ of all water supplies should be _12______ and new methods of dealing with ____13___ water be found. Finally, “King Cholera” was __14_____.Keys: 1. doctor 2. 19th 3.cause 4.infected with 5.hit 6.marked 7.where 8.drunk 9.pump 10.carried 11.source 12.examined 13.polluted 14.defeatedHomework: Retell the text after class and preview its language points
新人教版高中英語選修2Unit 1 Science and Scientists-Using langauge教學(xué)設(shè)計
This happens because the dish soap molecules have a strong negative charge, and the milk molecules have a strong positive charge. Like magnets, these molecules are attracted to each other, and so they appear to move around on the plate, taking the food coloring with them, making it look like the colors are quickly moving to escape from the soap.Listening text:? Judy: Oh, I'm so sorry that you were ill and couldn't come with us on our field trip. How are you feeling now? Better?? Bill: Much better, thanks. But how was it?? Judy: Wonderful! I especially liked an area of the museum called Light Games.it was really cool. They had a hall of mirrors where I could see myself reflected thousands of times!? Bill: A hall of mirrors can be a lot of fun. What else did they have?? Judy: Well, they had an experiment where we looked at a blue screen for a while, and then suddenly we could see tiny bright lights moving around on it. You'll never guess what those bright lights were!? Bill: Come on, tell me!? Judy: They were our own blood cells. For some reason, our eyes play tricks on us when we look at a blue screen, and we can see our own blood cells moving around like little lights! But there was another thing I liked better. I stood in front of a white light, and it cast different shadows of me in every color of the rainbow!? Bill: Oh, I wish I had been there. Tell me more!? Judy: Well, they had another area for sound. They had a giant piano keyboard that you could use your feet to play. But then, instead of playing the sounds of a piano, it played the voices of classical singers! Then they had a giant dish, and when you spoke into it, it reflected the sound back and made it louder. You could use it to speak in a whisper to someone 17 meters away.? Bill: It all sounds so cool. I wish I could have gone with you? Judy: I know, but we can go together this weekend. I'd love to go there again!? Bill: That sounds like a great idea!