Gulf of Mexico

This scene allows students to explore a section of the Gulf of Mexico to learn about the natural landscape and human use of this area.

# Learning objectives

1: To identify the location of the Gulf of Mexico.{.info}

2: To describe the habitat of the Gulf of Mexico.{.info}

3: To understand the impact of oil drilling on the Gulf of Mexico.{.info}


# Location{.objective .objective1}

In this section students can learn about the location and climate of the Gulf of Mexico. They will be asked to explore the scene and identify natural resources.

# Habitat{.objective .objective2}

Students will be introduced to the habitat of the Gulf of Mexico and should explore under the water to describe the marine life they see.

# Oil{.objective .objective3}

This section looks at oil drilling in the Gulf and how it poses a risk to the wildlife and ecosystems. Students should investigate the area around the rig to see the effects of an oil spill.