1. Obj: To learn about how we see colours
Seeing Colours
Obj: To learn about how we see colours

2. This may help you!

3. Activity 1
The picture on the left shows the colour of the object. Colour the picture on the right (using fill colour) to show how it would appear in different coloured light. Explain your answer (Hint: what is reflected and what is absorbed?).

4. Example Actual Colour In green light
Explanation: Cyan is a combination of blue and green. When green light is shone on the object, it reflects green light. Therefore, it appears green.

5. Actual Colour In red light
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6. Actual Colour In blue light
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7. Actual Colour In red light
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8. Actual Colour In green light
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9. Actual Colour In green light
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10. Actual Colour In magenta light
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11. Actual Colour In cyan light
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12. Actual Colour In red light
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13. Actual Colour In blue light
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14. Actual Colour In green light
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15. What colour light is shining on this football kit?
Actual Colour ?
Answer: MAGENTA
Explanation: Red and blue are reflected. Green is absorbed.

16. Challenge
Select one of the following. Produce slides to answer the question.
Why is the sky blue? Or
How do lasers work?