Explore Alaska’s physical environment and specific health and safety issues. Use AKCIS to explore healthcare careers in Alaska. Design products or processes for improving the health and safety of Alaskans. Too often we give our children answers to remember rather than problems to solve. - Roger Lewin Day 2: Alaskan Safety

Project: Making It Better for All Alaskans: Careers and Innovations for Improving Health and Safety in Alaska Day #1: Background How are science, technology, engineering, and health and safety related? Day #2: Alaskan Safety What safety issues are important for survival in the Alaskan environment? Day #3: Alaskan Health What health issues are of special concern to Alaskans? Day #4: Healthcare Careers Who works in Alaska to promote the health and safety of its citizens? What healthcare career might be of interest to you? What resources are available to help you explore various healthcare careers? Days #5-6: Innovations and Inventions What product or process could you create to address a health or safety problem related to living in Alaska? Days #7-8: Presentations Present your ideas at your “Making it Better for All Conference”.

Review: Review: Classify each of the following as mainly science, technology, engineering, or healthcare. 1.Determining if there is a physical difference between the male and female brain. 2.Designing a basketball backboard. 3.Deciding on the safety rules for a basketball game. 4.Practicing the Heimlich maneuver.

What do you know about Alaska’s climate zones? Can you identify any natural disasters that have occurred in Alaska’s past? Alaska’s Climate and Natural Disasters: Brainstorm!

Learning Objectives 1.Describe Alaska’s climate zones and the possibility of severe weather. 2.Identify natural disasters that might occur in different parts of the state. 3.Analyze data regarding safety issues that are of specific concern to Alaskans. 4.Summarize some safety concerns relevant for Alaskans.

Exploring Alaska Exploring Alaska What is the climate like in different parts of the state and what natural disasters might occur in various regions?

Latitude/Continentiality/Elevation Alaska’s Climate Factors: Latitude/Continentiality/Elevation Source:

Alaskan Climate Zones Map: to +50 o F +25 to +65 o F -60 to + 90 o F -20 to 80 o F -10 to 65 o F 25 to 55 o F

Source: Volcanoes & Earthquakes

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What kinds of workers would be needed to re-build a healthy community? Food Type of food Baby food (formula, etc.) Specialized (religious, dietary, etc.) Animal and pet feed Storage facilities/refrigeration Water and Sanitation Potable water Disinfectant (chlorine powder or bleach) Latrines and portable toilets Cleaning supplies (soap, detergent, etc.) Manpower for repair of drinking-water points Disinfection of the community water system/wells Extra water testing to rule out contamination or impact to the water system Clothing Infants (diapers) Children Adults Winter/cold weather Rain gear Education Infrastructure (temporary or permanent) Teacher kits and substitute teacher/assistant training Reading materials, school supplies Community Health Medical staff Supplies (medical and pharmacy supplies, IV fluids, medical equipment, etc.) Mobile communications and ambulance unit Immunization vaccines Disease surveillance Infrastructure Repairs Repair of roads, railways, and bridges Repair of community power supply and transmission lines Repair of telecommunications Repair of airport facilities and runway Repair of sewer and septic facilities, water tanks, and pipelines Repair of heating plants and circulation systems Repair of equipment needed to restore damaged facilities Repair of fuel-storage facilities Repair of government buildings (post office, city office, shelter, etc.) Repair of school buildings and facilities Repair of emergency vehicles (fire, ambulance, police, etc.) Repair of snow-removal and debris-removal equipment needed to clear roads Manpower needed to accomplish the work listed above Availability of materials, supplies, and fuel Special Needs Medical supplies (oxygen, handicap patient needs, special drugs, etc.) Personal needs (contacts, eyeglasses, hearing aids, prescriptions, etc.) NATURAL DISASTER IMMEDIATE-NEEDS LIST

Create a Safety Poster Entitled: “10 Safety Issues in Alaska” Alaska Ranking Unintentional Injury Deaths Natural Disasters