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The Dead Zone

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The fifth installment of a 23-part NOAA Enrichment in Marine sciences and Oceanography (NEMO) program defines dead zones and how they form. Pupils then examine data from the Gulf of Mexico to determine dead zone formation.

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Instructional Ideas
  • Use the resource to introduce eutrophication
Classroom Considerations
  • Learners should be familiar with the biogeochemical cycle covered in the previous lesson
  • The activity has a large reading component
Pros
  • Handouts are available for learners to use to take notes
  • Resource includes a complete slideshow that you can use during the lesson
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