Learn on PengiAmplify Science (California) Grade 8Chapter 4: Science Seminar (Case Study: Crab Vision)

Lesson 2: Debating Crab Vision

Key Idea.

Section 1

Requirements for Visibility

Key Idea

To see an object in a specific color, two physical conditions must be met.

First, light of that color must be transmitted from the source to the object.

Section 2

Constructing the Scientific Argument

Key Idea

We can now solve the crab mystery using a scientific argument.

The Claim is that the crab cannot see the red food.

Lesson overview

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Section 1

Requirements for Visibility

Key Idea

To see an object in a specific color, two physical conditions must be met.

First, light of that color must be transmitted from the source to the object.

Section 2

Constructing the Scientific Argument

Key Idea

We can now solve the crab mystery using a scientific argument.

The Claim is that the crab cannot see the red food.