Learn on PengiAmplify Science (California) Grade 8Chapter 4: Science Seminar (Case Study: Kepler-47c)

Lesson 2: Debating Eclipses on Kepler

Key Idea.

Section 1

Collaborative Argumentation

Key Idea

In this seminar, we evaluate the claim: "Does the moon of Kepler-47c experience eclipses?"

We weigh the evidence:

  • Evidence for Yes: The planet creates shadows, so some blocking must occur.
  • Evidence for No/Rarely: The two stars are far apart. This creates a very small "overlap" shadow zone, making total eclipses extremely rare compared to our system.

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Section 1

Collaborative Argumentation

Key Idea

In this seminar, we evaluate the claim: "Does the moon of Kepler-47c experience eclipses?"

We weigh the evidence:

  • Evidence for Yes: The planet creates shadows, so some blocking must occur.
  • Evidence for No/Rarely: The two stars are far apart. This creates a very small "overlap" shadow zone, making total eclipses extremely rare compared to our system.