ANSEP Middle School Academy - January 2019

January 15-18, 2019 ANGLE led the teaching of the ANSEP Middle School Academy for students from Southeast Alaska. The full academy ran January 12-23. The ANGLE portion of the academy featured learning the science behind Alaskan earthquakes and tsunami and equipping students with skills to help their communities be more resilient to natural hazards.

Tuesday January 15 - PLATE TECTONICS, FAULTS, & EARTHQUAKES

Wednesday January 16 - ALASKAN EARTHQUAKES & TSUNAMIS

Thursday January 17 - FIELD TRIP

  • The story of Bootlegger clay and a great earthquake!
    • SUNSET PARK - Reading the Landscape using maps and fault models
  • What GPS can tell us about where Bird Point is moving?
    • BIRD POINT GPS STATION (cancelled due to winter access issues)
  • What lessons can be learned from a great earthquake?
    • WHITTIER
      • Discuss Landslide-induced tsunamis
      • Tsunami Evacuation Walk
  • A mysterious landscape leaves clues!
    • GIRDWOOD GHOST FOREST

Friday January 18 - MAKING OUR COMMUNITIES SAFER

  • Making a difference to help keep our communities safe!
    • 9 am -10 am
      • Student Action Teams develop presentations
    • 10:15 am - 12 pm
      • Students present Action Team Plans to help their communities become more resilient