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新人教版高中英语必修3Unit 1 Festivals and Celebrations-Reading for Writing教学设计一
The topic of this part is “Write about your festival experience”.During the Listening and Speaking and Talking, students are just asked to say out their festival experiences such as the Spring Festival, Mid-autumn Day, but this part students will be asked to write down their own festival experiences. During the reading part, it introduces the Naadam Festival in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, which can give students a good example to imitate. Students not only learn the festival, but touch and feel the Inner Mongolian’s character, the spirit and cultural atmosphere, which can help students form the cultural awareness and learn to enjoy and value the diversity of Chinese culture.Concretely, the dairy tells the experience that the author spent the Naadam Festival in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region with his/her friend. The structure is clear. In the opening paragraph, it introduces the topic of the Naadam Festival and the whole feeling. Then it introduces the items of the festival like the ceremony, wrestling and horse racing. Finally, it summarizes this experience. Because this part is a travel journal, we must guide students pay more attention to these details: 1. use the first person. 2. use the past tense to tell the past thing and use the present or future tense to describe the scenery. 3. use the timeline to tell the development. 4. be careful for the author’s psychology, emotion and feeling, etc.1. Read quickly to get main idea; read carefully to get the detailed information about Naadam Festival.2. Learn the structure of the reading article and language.3. Write an article about a festival experience4. Learn to use the psychology, emotions and feeling in the writing.1. Write an article about a festival experience.2. Use the structure of the reading article and language.
新人教版高中英语必修3Unit 3 Diverse Cultures-Discovering Useful Structure教学设计
Step 4 PracticeRead the conversation. Find out which words have been left out.Justin: Linlin, I’m going to Guizhou Province next month. I’m super excited! Any recommendations for places to visit?Linlin: Wow, cool! Guizhou is a province with a lot of cultural diversity. Places to visit...well, definitely the Huangguoshu Waterfall first.Justin: What’s special about the waterfall?Linlin: Well, have you ever heard of the Chinese novel Journey to the West ?Justin: Yes, I have. Why ?Linlin: In the back of the waterfall, you will find a cave, which is the home of the Monkey King.Justin: Really? Cool! I’ll definitely check it out.Linlin:And I strongly recommend the ethnic minority villages. You’ll find Chinese culture is much more diverse than you thought.Justin:Sounds great, thanks.Answers:Justin: Linlin, I’m going to Guizhou Province next month. I’m super excited! Do you have any recommendations for places to visit?Linlin: Wow, that’s cool! Guizhou is a province with a lot of cultural diversity. What are some places to visit in Guizhou ? Well, definitely the Huangguoshu Waterfall is the first place to visit in Guizhou Province.Justin: What’s special about the waterfall?Linlin: Well, have you ever heard of the Chinese novel Journey to the West ?Justin: Yes, I have heard of the Chinese novel Journey to the West . Why do you ask if I have heard of the Chinese novel Journey to the West?Linlin: In the back of the waterfall, you will find a cave, which is the home of the Monkey King from Journey to the West.Justin: That’s really true? It’s Cool! I’ll definitely check it out.Linlin:And I strongly recommend the ethnic minority villages on your trip to Guizhou Province. You’ll find Chinese culture is much more diverse than you thought it was.Justin:This all sounds great, thanks.
新人教版高中英语必修3Unit 3 Diverse Cultures-Reading for Writing教学设计
The topic of this part is “Describe a place with distinctive cultural identity”.This section focuses on Chinese culture by introducing Chinatown, whose purpose is to show the relationship between the Chinese culture and American culture. The Chinese culture in Chinatown is an important part of American culture. Chinatown is an important window of spreading Chinese culture and the spirit homeland of oversea Chinese, where foreigners can experience Chinese culture by themselves.Concretely, the title is “Welcome to Chinatown!”, from which we can know that the article aims at introducing Chinatown. The author used the “Introduction--Body Paragraph--Conclusion” to describe the people, language, architecture, business, famous food and drinks and people’s activities, which can be a centre for Chinese culture and shows its unique charm.1. Read quickly to get main idea; read carefully to get the detailed information.2. Learn the characteristics of writing and language.3. Learn to introduce your own town according to the text.4. Learn to correct others’ writing.1. Learn the characteristics of writing and language.2. Learn to introduce your own town according to the text.Step 1 Lead in ---Small talkIn the reading part, we mentioned the Chinatown of San Francisco. How much do you know about Chinatown of San Francisco ?Chinatown is a main living place for Chinese immigrants, where you can see many Chinese-style buildings, costumes, operas, restaurants, music and even hear Chinese.Step 2 Before reading ---Predict the contentWhat is the writer’s purpose of writing this text ? How do you know ?From the title(Welcome to Chinatown) and some key words from the text(tourist, visit, visitors, experience), we can know the purpose of the text is to introduce Chinatown and show the relationship between Chinese culture and American culture.
新人教版高中英语必修3Unit 4 Space Exploration-Listening&Speaking&Talking教学设计一
Listening and Speaking introduces the topic of “talking about how to become an astronaut”. This period is aimed to inform students some details about the requirements of being an astronaut. Students can be motivated and inspired by the astronauts. Teachers ought to encourage students to learn from them and let them aim high and dream big.Listening and Talking introduces the theme of "talk about life in space". This part also informs students more details about life in space and can inspire students to be curious about this job. 1. Guide students to listen for numbers concerning dates, years and ages etc2. Cultivate students' ability to talk about how to become an astronaut and life in space ; 3. Instruct students to use functional sentences of the dialogue such as “ first of all, I am not sure, so what might be .. I guess.. I wonder…I am curious…)appropriately.1. Guide students to understand the content of listening texts in terms of the whole and key details; 2. Cultivate students' ability to guess the meaning of words in listening; discuss with their peers how to become a qualified astronaut and describe the life in space.Part 1: Listening and SpeakingStep 1: Lead inPredictionThe teacher can ask students to predict what the listening text is about by looking at the pictures.About how to become an astronaut./the requirements of an astronautStep 2: Then, play the radio which is about an interview a. And after finishing listening for the first time, the students need to solve the following tasks.
新人教版高中英语必修3Unit 4 Space Exploration-Discovering Useful Structure教学设计
The theme of the section is “Describe space facts and efforts to explore space”. Infinitives are one of non-finite verbs, as the subjects, objects, predicative, attributes and adverbials. This unit is about space exploration, which is a significant scientific activity, so every scientific activity has strong planning. Therefore, using the infinitives to show its purpose, explanations or restrictions is the best choice.1. Learn the structure, functions and features of infinitives.2. Learn to summarize some rules about infinitives to show purpose and modify.3. Learn to use infinitives in oral and writing English. 1. Learn the structure, functions and features of infinitives.2. Learn to summarize some rules about infinitives to show purpose and modify.3. Learn to use use infinitives in oral and writing English.Step 1 Lead in---Pair workLook at the following sentences and focus on the italicized infinitives. In pairs, discuss their functions. 1. I trained for a long time to fly airplanes as a fighter pilot..(作目的状语)2. As we all know, an astronaut needs to be healthy and calm in order to work in space..(作目的状语)3. First of all, you must be intelligent enough to get a related college degree..(作目的状语)4. Some scientist were determined to help humans realise their dream to explore space..(作定语)5. On 12 April 1961, Yuri Gagarin became the first person in the world to go into space..(作定语)Summary:1. 不定式的结构：to+do原形。2. 分析上面的句子，我们知道在描述太空探索时，动词不定式不仅可以用来表目的，还可以用来作定语，表修饰。
新人教版高中英语必修3Unit 4 Space Exploration-Reading and Thinking教学设计二
The theme of this unit focuses on “space exploration.” Students will learn about the training and experience needed to become an astronaut. The text is mainly about the development of space exploration. On the one hand, the text helps students to have a good understanding about the great feats humans have achieved, on the other hand, they will further understand the contributions that we Chinese have achieved, and feel confident and proud about our homeland and strengthen their love for our country. The teacher should instruct students to aim high and study harder to make great progress in the space career if possible.1. Read about the development and value of space exploration.2. Explore the mysteries of the universe and the achievements in space exploration.3. Skillfully use the vocabulary of this text to cultivate self-study ability 4. Develop cooperative learning ability through discussion.1. Enable the Ss to talk about the development and value of space exploration.2. Guide the Ss to summarize the main idea of each paragraph as well as the main idea of the text.3. Help Ss comprehend the main reasons for space exploration. Multi-media, textbook, notebooks.Step 1: Warming up and predictionLook at the title and the pictures of the text and predict what the text will be about?2. What are the main reasons for space exploration?
新人教版高中英语必修3Unit 4 Space Exploration-Reading and Thinking教学设计一
Q4: What is the function of the International exploration ?Having astronauts from different countries on boardQ5: What can you learn from Para 4 ?China has made great achievements in exploring spaceQ6: What is the attitude to the space exploration ?SupportiveStep 6 Post reading---RetellPeople have always wanted to learn more about space. Before the mid-20th century, most people felt (1)_________ (travel) into space was an impossible dream. However, (2)____ the help of scientists, peoplesucceeded in realizing their dream (3) _________ (explore) space. On 4 October 1957, the Sputnik 1 satellite (4) ____________(launch) by the USSR. (5) ________________ scientists try to make sure nothing goes wrong, accidents can still happen. These disasters made everyone(6)___________(disappoint), but people still believe in the importance of (7) ________(carry) on space exploration. In 2003, China became the third country to (8)_____________ (independent) send humans into space. Then Shenzhou 6 and 7 completed (9)____ second manned orbit and the first Chinese spacewalk. In spite of the difficulties, scientists hope future (10)__________ (discovery) will not only enable us to understand the universe but also help us survive well into the future.Answers: 1. travelling 2. with 3. to explore 4. was launched 5. Although6. disappointed 7. carrying 8. independently 9. a 10. discoveriesStep 6 Post reading---Critical thinkingQ1: What do you think of the space exploration ? I think it is beneficial to us. Through further study of space, people will make full use of it in the future, such as the space experiments by Wang Yaping in Tian Gong 1.Q2: If you are determined to be an astronaut, what should you prepare at present ?First of all, I should study hard to get a related college degree. Besides, I must keep mental and physical healthy.Step 7. HomeworkTry to summarize the structure of the article by a mind map.
新人教版高中英语必修3Unit 5 The Value of Money- Discovering Useful Structure教学设计
Step 3 Meaning1. 过去将来时表示从过去某一时间来看将要发生的动作或存在的状态, 常用在宾语从句中。一般由“would/should +动词原形”构成。She hoped that they would meet again someday. 她希望将来有一天他们能再见面。2. was/were going to+动词原形: 表示过去将要发生或很有可能发生的动作, 常用于口语中, 表示预言、意图或者打算等。He was going to start work the following week. 他打算下星期开始工作。3. was/were about to do: 常用来表示即将发生的动作, “刚要/正要做……”。注意该结构不与任何时间状语连用。I felt that something terrible was about to happen. 我感到某种可怕的事情即将发生。4.was/were to do: 表示“曾计划做某事”, 如果表示“本来计划做某事, 动作没实现”, 则需用 “was/were to have done”。She said she was to have told me about the accident. 她说她本来想告诉我关于事故的事。5.Start, go, come, leave, see, meet等动词的过去进行时: 表示就过去某一时刻而言即将发生的动作。She was coming later. 她随后就来。I had just put on my overcoat and was leaving to visit a friend of mine. 我刚穿上外套要去看我的一个朋友。
新人教版高中英语必修3Unit 5 The Value of Money-Listening &Speaking＆Talking教学设计
4. A：We’d like to have someone to say a word at the beginning to welcome the group.B：↙Who?A：We thought that you or Dr.Johnson might do it.B用降调说Who，其意思是问，对方想让谁在开场时致欢迎词。Step 6 Pronunciation---Practice1. Listen to the short conversation and mark the intonation with ↗, ↙ or ↙, ↗. Then discuss with a partner what they intend to convey by using different intonation.Owner: You know what ?↗ It’s a million-pound bank note↙.Waiter 1: Really ?↗(question)Waiter 2: Really !↙(unbelievable and surprised)Waiter 3: Really ?!↙↗(first question then surprised)2. Listen to the conversations. Underline the parts that are stressed and mark the intonation. Then talk about the implied meanings of the responses with different intonations. Listen again and repeat.1) Henry: It’s a nice suit.Owner: Oh, it’s perfect!↙(The intonation means it is very suitable for Henry.)2) Henry: Well, that’s very kind of you.Owner: Kind, sir ?↗(what you said is not right) No, it’s kind of you. You must come whenever you want and have whatever you like. Just having you sit here is a great honour !!↙(welcome you to come again)3)Henry:Well, to be honest, I have none. Oliver:(happily) What luck!(excited) Brother↗, what luck!↙(It means “Didn’t you hear it?”)Henry: Well, it may seem lucky to you but not to me!↗(angry) If this is your idea of some kind of joke, I don’t think it’s very funny. Now if you’ll excuse me, I ought to be on my way.↙(If so, I would leave.)Roderick: Please don’t go↙...(hope Henry can wait for a moment)Part B Viewing and Talking---Describe people’s changing attitudes in a film clipStep 1 Before-listening---Tell the filmYou are going to watch part of the film The Million Pound Bank Note. Look at these photos and guess what happens in the film.
新人教版高中英语必修3Unit 5 The Value of Money-Listening &Speaking教学设计
Step 4: Listen again and decide if the following statements are true (T) or false (F).1 It was the first time Chen Liyan's story was reported. T口 F口2 Chen found 10,000 yuan in a small plastic bag in Taiyuan railway station口 F口3 Wang Zheng apologized to Chen because he couldn't offer her more money. T口 F口4 Chen took out a large loan to cure her daughter, T口 F口5 Wang set up a fundraising website for Chen's daughter after Chen told him about her situation. T口 F口Step 5：After listening, discuss the questions.1 What kind of person do you think Chen Liyan is?Chen Liyan is generous and honest because she returned a large sum of money to the owner.2 Did Chen return the money because she didn't need it?No. She returned the money because it was the right thing to do. Evidence for this is that she refused to accept the reward money because she felt that it had not been earned. 3 Is it common for people to do what Chen did?It depends on the culture. In some countries it is quite common to return money that has been found. In other countries, people believe "Finders are keepers!" 4 How did Wang Zheng feel about the return of his money?He must have been very happy and relieved to have gotten his money back. We know this because he thanked Chen repeatedly and even offered her a reward.5 Why did Ma Dongbao tell Wang about Chen's family?He must have had great sympathy for Chen and her daughter and wanted to help them.'We know this because he arranged help for them. 6 How did the news reporter feel about Chen's actions?The news reporter felt that it showed that money wasn't the most important thing in life. We know this because the reporter told us that this is what Chen believes. and then said, “that's a great attitude to take."
新人教版高中英语必修3Unit 5 The Value of Money-Reading and Thinking教学设计一
Everybody wants to get wealth.In today’s material world,making money or becoming wealthy symbolizes a person’s success and capability. Many people just make every effort, pay any price to attain greater wealth. With money,they can buy nice, large apartments in nice neighborhood. With money they can own luxurious cars. Wealth seems to bring all happiness in life.But is wealth the only road to happiness? Not really. There are many things in the world, which are beyond the means of money, such as friendship, love, health and knowledge. People are so preoccupied with struggling for money that they have no time or would not take the time to form or maintain friendship. What happiness can they feel living as lonely miserable creatures without love or friends in the world even if they accumulate tremendous wealth?In my opinion, people can’t do anything without money, but money is not everything. What money will bring you depends on your personal belief and goal in life. If you are kind enough to help others, especially the poor, money is a good thing to you. With it, you can do much more for the benefit of people and your country, and it will add to your own happiness. If you want money just for your own needs, you’ll never be satisfied or happy. In a word,you should have money spent for more people. Only then can money be the source of your happiness.Step 8 Homework4 students in a group, one acts Roderick, one Oliver, one servant and the fourth one acts Henry Adams, then listen to the tape, pay more attention to the difference between American English and British English in pronunciation, stress, tone.
人教版高中地理必修1第五章第一节自然地理环境的整体性教案
知识和技能 1、理解自然地理环境整体性的基本内涵。2、了解自然地理环境整体性的表现3、使学生树立普遍联系的观点，再利用和改造自然中要充分考虑各地理要素的关系，避免“牵一发而动全身”。过程与方法 1、自主学习，分析 讨论法。2、探究与活动， 理解地理环境的整体性。3、利用景观 图片分析地理环境的整体性。情感、态度与价值观帮助学生树立事物是普遍联系的思想 ，在利用自然中要做到统筹考虑。教学 重点1、地理环境整体性的原因。2、地理要素间相互作用产生新功能。3、自然地理环境的演化过程具有统一性。4、自然地理环境要素会“牵一发而动全身”。教学 难点地理要素间相互作用产生新功能；自然地理环境具有同一演化过 程。教具、资料多媒体课件、景观图片课时安排
人教版高中地理必修1第二章第三节常见的天气系统教案
一、知识和技能1．了解锋面系统、低压系统、高压系统的特点2．理解气旋与反气旋的形成过程、气流运动特点，掌握气旋、反气旋气流运动的规律性3．使学生掌握气旋和反气旋控制下的天气状况二、过程和方法1．掌握各天气系统活动规律和处在不同天气系统及其不同部位的天气特点，利用天气图进行天气形势分析预报2．能够说明这些天气系统是如何对所到达地区的天气产生影响的，能够结合当地情况分析学校所在地曾经发生的灾害性天气及其影响下的天气系统3．通过研究气旋和反气旋的形成过程，使学生初步具备研究问题的方法与步骤4．通过对冷锋与暖锋天气系统的对比分析来实现学生地理综合分析能力的提高。通过对锋面气旋的分析来建立地理空间思维的习惯三、情感、态度、价值观1．通过本节课学习，让学生懂得学科学、爱科学，献身气象事业，为“四化”建设服务
人教版高中地理必修1第二章第四节全球气候变化教案
气候变化对健康的影响 气候变化对人体健康的不良影响是不难发现的：热浪冲击频繁加重可致死亡率及某些疾病、特别是心脏呼吸系统疾病发病率增加；对气候变化敏感的传染性疾病如疟疾和登革热的传播范围可能增加。极端气候事件, 如干旱、水灾、暴风雨等, 使死亡率、伤残率及传染病疾病率上升, 并增加社会心理压力。某些媒介疾病的加重也可能与气候变化有间接的关系, 如疟疾是通过蚊子传播的疾病,气候变化可能使某些变暖地区的蚊子数目增加, 从而加重了疟疾的发生。我国1994年疟疾的发病率为5.3408/10万, 居全国法定传染病的第六位。血吸虫病的发展与高温及灌溉系统的扩增有关。我国1994年南方12省市血吸虫病患者的检出率高达3.67%，不能忽视气候变化对此的可能影响。还有一些疾病，如睡眠病、登革热、黑热病等也有与气候关系的报道。另外, CO2、一些空气污染物如氮氧化物、臭氧等可增加过敏疾患及心脏呼吸系统疾病和死亡。
人教版高中地理必修1第四章第三节河流地貌的发育教案
1．流水堆积地貌由于河床坡度降低，导致流速减小 ，或者其他原因，引起河流搬运能力降低，促使沉积发生，形成堆积地貌。常见的河流堆积地貌主要有以下几种：(1)冲积扇平原冲积扇是河流出山口处的扇形堆积体。河流出 山口后，比降显著减小，水流又分成许多交汉，成扇状向外流动，河流能量显著降低，大量物质堆积下来，又有利于河流改道。随着各支汊的不断堆积和变迁，就形成冲积扇。冲积扇的物质结构，一般是顶部物质较粗，主要为沙、砾 ，随着水流搬运能力向边缘减弱，堆积的物质逐渐变细，边缘一般多为沙、粉沙及亚粘土，分选性较好，所以冲积扇是较好的含水层，边缘常有泉水出 露，可发展自流灌 溉。若山地河谷随山地间歇抬升，也可形成叠置冲积扇。(2)河漫滩平原河漫滩平原发源于河流中下游。在河流中下游地区，河流下蚀作用减弱，侧蚀作用加强，河流往往凹岸侵蚀，在凸岸堆积形成水下堆积体。堆积体 的面积逐渐扩大，在枯水季节露出水面，形成河漫滩(见下图)。
人教版高中地理必修1第五章第二节自然地理环境的差异性教案
【补充说明】我们这节课简要地分析了陆地环境的三种地域分异规律。实际上，世界上的任何事物有其一般性，也有它的特 殊性。在地带性分异规律的基础上，陆地环境因为受到海陆分布、地形 起伏等因素的影响，也会出现一些不规律的现象，这种现象称为非地带性。例如，我们在初中地理中学过绿洲。还记得什么叫绿洲吗？再比如，在南美洲的西海岸（太平洋沿岸），有一条狭长的（热带）荒漠带，而缺少热带草原带，热带雨林带主要是分布在赤道以北地区。这主要是受大的地形起伏的影响。因为南美洲西部是一列高大的安第斯山脉，受其影响，两边的气候状况不同，所以就出现了分布规律不同的自然带，这也是一种非地带性现象。【总结】有规律分布的自然带构成了全球和谐的自然环境整体。自然带之间错综复杂的、微妙的要素关系，有许多是人类还没有认识到的。因此，人类不能随意去破坏任何哪怕是极微小的环节，也许它 带来的影响会是全球性的。保护全球环境，人人有责。
人教版高中地理必修1第一章第四节地球的图层结构教案
一、知识和技能1．使学生了解地球的圈层构造，初步掌握地球内部圈层的组成和划分依据2．使学生了解各内部圈层的界限、厚度、物理性状等。二、过程和方法1．使学生了解研究地球内部构造的方法，从而认识人类对未知事物所进行的探索实践，激发同学们学科学、爱科学的兴趣及责任感。2．了解地球内部圈层划分实况及各层主要特点，从宏观上认识全球的整体面貌，形成地球系统观念。3．通过归纳、总结、对比地球内部各层的特点，对学生进行综合归纳等思维能力的培养和训练。三、情感、态度、价值观通过学习对学生进行热爱自然、热爱科学的教育，鼓励学生献身于科学教育事业。【教学重点】1．地震波的波速及传播特点，区别横波与纵波。2．地球内部圈层划分实况及各层主要特点，特别是地壳的特点。3．岩石圈概念，软流层知识。
人教版高中地理必修1冷热不均引起的大气运动教案
讨论：二氧化碳在大气的受热过程中起到了什么作用？（吸收太阳辐射中的红外线辐射和地面辐射，保温作用）大气中的二氧化碳浓度增大对气温有什么影响？（全球气候变暖）阅读：我们知道了太阳辐射中的可见光和红外 光能量的吸收和转化，那么紫外区的能量到哪儿去了？请同学们查阅资料，自主探讨。小结：大气的受热过 程就是太阳晒热了地面，地面烘热了大气。太阳辐射是大气的根本热源，地面辐射是大气的直接热源。这就是为什么海拔越高，气温越低的原因，难怪高处不胜寒！转承：大气的直接热源是地面，不同性质的地面温度是不同的，同纬度，海洋和陆地就有温差。提问：请学生说说白天和晚上在海边的不同感受。由白天和晚上的风向不同切入实验P32活动。讨论：通过烟雾的飘动，我们得出了什么规律？冷热不均引起了热力环流板书： 二、热力环流板图与分析：结合试验，学生分析热力环流 的产生
人教版高中地理必修1第四章第一节营造地表形态的力量教案
晶晶和亮亮是两滴岩浆，他们生活在地球内部的：岩浆之家。一天，他们得到批准，与其他同伴一起到地球表面进行旅行。他们飞快地奔向地表，半路上，晶晶觉得累了，于是就与亮亮约好，在地表汇合。亮亮没有停步，与其他伙伴一起跳出地表，并沿着山坡往低处流动。忽然，亮亮发现自己不能再动了，不禁问旁边的同伴这是怎么一回事。同伴笑着说：“别担心，只不过你已经不再是岩浆罢了。”问题1、为什么同伴说亮亮已经不再是一滴岩浆了？2、你认为亮亮还可以继续他的地表旅行吗？请说明原因。（由学生讨论回答。）过了好长的一段时间，亮亮发现自己的个头变小了，并随着风和流水往前运动了。亮亮边走边欣赏着地表美丽的风光。忽然，亮亮发现一个熟悉的身影，认真一看，原来是晶晶。亮亮惊讶地问：“你是怎么来到地表的？”3、请你简要推测晶晶到达地表的过程。（由学生讨论回答。）亮亮和晶晶又一起踏上旅程。
人教版高中地理必修1自然地理环境的整体性教案
1．生产功能：合成有机物的能力2．平衡功能：使自然地理要素的性质保持稳定的能力【教师讲解】生产功能主要依赖于光合作用。在光合作用过程中，植物提供叶绿素，大气提供热量和二氧化碳，土壤及水圈、岩石圈提供水分及无机盐。光合作用通过物质和能量的交换，将生物、大气、水、土壤、岩石等地理要素统一在一起，在一定的条件下，生产出有机物。由此可见，生产功能是自然环境的整体功能而非单个地理要素的功能。大气本身不具有减缓二氧化碳增加的功能，但是，在自然地理环境中，通过各地理要素的相互作用，却能消除部分新增的二氧化碳的能力，既为自然地理环境的平衡功能。请大家阅读教材P94活动，利用平衡功能的原理，解释一定范围内各物种的数量基本恒定这一现象。【学生讨论回答】略。（可参考教参）【转折】自然地理环境各要素每时每刻都在演化，如我们熟知的气候变化、地貌变化等。各个要素的发展演化是统一的，一个要素的演化伴随着其他各个要素的演化。