This Science Museum of Minnesota interactive site is designed to teach elementary school kids about the Gulf of Mexico dead zone. It addresses the questions what is a dead zone, what causes it, and who does it affect. The site features colorful graphics, videos, animations, and activities. These features include a video showing how the dead zone is mapped, animation detailing how a dead zone forms, and a personal account of how the dead zone affects fishermen.
This resource is referenced here:Subject:
Biology:Ecology:Principles,
Habitats:Marine,
Water Column,
Biology:Microbiology,
Geoscience:Oceanography,
Geology:Geochemistry
Resource Type: Activities, Audio/Visual
Grade Level: Intermediate (3-5), Middle (6-8)
Extreme Environments: Anoxic
Ocean Environments: Coastal and Estuarine
Theme:
Teach the Earth:Course Topics:Ecology,
Oceanography,
Geochemistry
Keywords: eutrophication, hypoxia, nutrient enrichment, poor water quality
