1. Language abilities (语言能力): Enlarge students’ vocabulary related to nature and adventure. Appreciate and learn the different senses used to describe a national park.
2. Learning abilities (学习能力): Develop the self-learning and cooperative learning. Develop students’ reading comprehension skills, including skimming, scanning, and summarizing.
3. Thinking abilities (思维品质): Foster students’ critical thinking and logical thinking by analyzing why the writer refers to Sarek National Park as “Europe’s Hidden Natural Treasure” and discussing the significance of setting up national parks.
4. Cultural awareness (文化意识):Reflect on the significance of establishing national parks and how people can live in harmony with nature.