Unit 10 Text A Surveys, Surveys, and more surveys I. Teaching aims 1. Get students to master the following words and phrases ancient, decade, dramatic, interview, media, medium mysterious, package, rate, response, tend, a great deal of adjust to, along with, at a faster rate for purpose of, go down 1. Get students to master the following structures a. Verb form b such/so c Question tag 2. Help students to know the importance of carrying out surveys and form a sound attitude toward surveys I. Main difficult points 1. Comprehension of the text 2. Usage of the words, phases and skills mentioned above 3. Forming a sound attitude toward surveys II.Teaching arrangement The whole unit will be finished within 8 periods, 4 for text A and 4 for text b respectively. As to text A, 4 periods will be used to cover the words, background information and comprehension of the text, and the other 2 for the language points and the exercises. As to text B, 2 periods will be needed for the text and exercises respectively
Unit 10 Text A Surveys, Surveys, and More Surveys I. Teaching aims 1.Get students to master the following words and phrases. ancient, decade, dramatic, interview, media, medium, mysterious, package, rate, response, tend, a great deal of ,adjust to, along with, at a faster rate, for purpose of, go down 1. Get students to master the following structures a. Verb form b. such/so c. Question tag 2. Help students to know the importance of carrying out surveys and form a sound attitude toward surveys. Ⅱ.Main difficult points 1.Comprehension of the text 2.Usage of the words, phases and skills mentioned above 3.Forming a sound attitude toward surveys. Ⅲ.Teaching arrangement The whole unit will be finished within 8 periods, 4 for text A and 4 for text B respectively. As to text A, 4 periods will be used to cover the words, background information and comprehension of the text, and the other 2 for the language points and the exercises. As to text B, 2 periods will be needed for the text and exercises respectively
Teaching Procedures I. Introduction 1. Introductory remark A survey is a detailed investigation of people's behavior or opinions. as a major research tool, surveys have been used by politicians, business people and social scientists to find out more about a group of people. The most complete and important survey in the United States is the national census, which is an official count of the number of people living in the country. The censor gives a great deal of information about both population and changes in American life. And it helps the government and people to under-stand and to adjust to the changing society 2. Text-related Information 1)Opinion polls A survey of potential voters to determine their mood and attempt to determine he outcome of the election. Opinion polls started to play a part in American politics in the 1930s when the Gallup poll predicted the election of President roosevelt in 1936 2)Census(Latin census, to assess)
Teaching Procedures Ⅰ.Introduction 1. Introductory remark A survey is a detailed investigation of people’s behavior or opinions. As a major research tool, surveys have been used by politicians ,business people and social scientists to find out more about a group of people. The most complete and important survey in the United States is the national census, which is an official count of the number of people living in the country. The censor gives a great deal of information about both population and changes in American life. And it helps the government and people to under-stand and to adjust to the changing society. 2.Text-related Information 1) Opinion Polls: A survey of potential voters to determine their mood and attempt to determine he outcome of the election . Opinion polls started to play a part in American politics in the 1930s when the Gallup poll predicted the election of President Roosevelt in 1936. 2)Census(Latin census ,”to assess”)
Term primarily referring to the official and periodical counting of the people of a country or section of a country; also le printed record of such a counting In actual usage the term is applied to the collection of information on the size and characteristics of population, as well as on the number and characteristics of dwelling units, various business enterprises and governmental agencies The earliest known census enumerations were conducted for purposes of levying taxes of for military conscription. City tablet fragments from ancient Babylon indicate that a census was taken there as early as 3, 800BC to have conducted census Not until the romans began a count of their empire's inhabitants however, did enumerations take place at regular intervals. The Roman census designed for both taxation and military conscription, were the responsibility of local censors. In addition to registering the population and collecting taxes,, the censor was also in charge of maintaining public morals The first true census in modern times however was taken in the colony of New France(frances North American empire), where the enumeration of individuals began in 1665. The rise of democratic governments resulted in a new feature of the census process, The first census enumeration in the United States began on the first Monday in August
Term primarily referring to the official and periodical counting of the people of a country or section of a country; also, the printed record of such a counting. In actual usage the term is applied to the collection of information on the size and characteristics of population, as well as on the number and characteristics of dwelling units, various business enterprises, and governmental agencies. The earliest known census enumerations were conducted for purposes of levying taxes of for military conscription. City tablet fragments from ancient Babylon indicate that a census was taken there as early as 3,800BC to have conducted census. Not until the Romans began a count of their empire’s inhabitants, however, did enumerations take place at regular intervals. The Roman census designed for both taxation and military conscription, were the responsibility of local censors. In addition to registering the population and collecting taxes,, the censor was also in charge of maintaining public morals. The first true census in modern times ,however, was taken in the colony of New France(France’s North American empire),where the enumeration of individuals began in 1665.The rise of democratic governments resulted in a new feature of the census process; The first census enumeration in the United States began on the first Monday in August
1790, underthe authority of secretary of State Thomas Jefferson Seventeen U.S. marshals hired as many assistants as was deemed necessary to travel through the countryside soliciting answers to six questions: the name of the head of the household the number of free white males 16years of age and older; the number of free white males underl 6years of age; the number of free white females: the number of other free persons: and the number of slaves. When the first U.S. census was taken, maps of the new nation were scarce, town and country boundaries were or unknown, and many untrusting citizens were uncooperative. Eighteen months after the enumeration began the work was completed Final tallying revealed a population of slightly less than 4 million inhabitants in the 16 states and The Territory of the United States South of the river Ohio, which later became Tennessee and part of Mississippi During the 19th century and the first half of the 20th century the practice of census taking spread throughout the world International organizations, such as the United Nations have encouraged all countries to adopt uniform standards in taking their census. Decennial censuses are now taken by many countries throughout the world. According to the United Nations about 120 countries conducted censuses between 1980 and 1984
1790,underthe authority of Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson. Seventeen U.S. marshals hired as many assistants as was deemed necessary to travel through the countryside soliciting answers to six questions: the name of the head of the household; the number of free white males 16years of age and older; the number of free white males under16years of age; the number of free white females; the number of other free persons; and the number of slaves. When the first U.S. census was taken, maps of the new nation were scarce , town and country boundaries were vague or unknown, and many untrusting citizens were uncooperative. Eighteen months after the enumeration began, the work was completed. Final tallying revealed a population of slightly less than 4 million inhabitants in the 16 states and The Territory of the United States South of the River Ohio, which later became Tennessee and part of Mississippi. During the 19th century and the first half of the 20th century, the practice of census taking spread throughout the world. International organizations, such as the United Nations, have encouraged all countries to adopt uniform standards in taking their census. Decennial censuses are now taken by many countries throughout the world. According to the United Nations, about 120 countries conducted censuses between 1980 and 1984
In addition to operations mandated by law, the Census Bureau consults extensively with the users of its statistics Advisory committees meeting at conferences and workshops discuss methods of handling census materials so that the statistics are appropriate for most data users Census data directly influence decisions on matters of national and local importance such as education, employment transportation, military-personnel potential business cycles health-care needs, parks, natural resources, energy, and international relations. By comparing successive censuses demographers can extrapolate population trends and predict future patterns of settlement, population age structure, and population growth. Examining the age structure in given community for example, assists local planners in deciding whether to build elementary schools or housing for the elderly I. Outline: Paras. 1-2 Surveys are an important part of American life They are used to find out more about the human eing 6-6 The most complete and important survey for Americans is the national census 1)A census offers information on population 2)A census also offers information on recent
In addition to operations mandated by law, the Census Bureau consults extensively with the users of its statistics. Advisory committees meeting at conferences and workshops discuss methods of handling census materials so that the statistics are appropriate for most data users. Census data directly influence decisions on matters of national and local importance such as education, employment, transportation, military-personnel potential ,business cycles, health-care needs, parks, natural resources, energy, and international relations. By comparing successive censuses, demographers can extrapolate population trends and predict future patterns of settlement, population age structure, and population growth. Examining the age structure in given community ,for example, assists local planners in deciding whether to build elementary schools or housing for the elderly. Ⅱ.Outline: Paras.1-2 Surveys are an important part of American life. They are used to find out more about the human being. Paras.3-6 The most complete and important survey for Americans is the national census. 1) A census offers information on population. 2) A census also offers information on recent