GG102 Lab #9 Info

© Catherine Reining 2023, Wilfrid Laurier University 1 Wilfrid Laurier University Department of Geography and Environmental Studies GG102 Lab #9 – Exploring Nature and Population Health: A Walk in the Park (November 20 – 23 rd ) Please read through the lab instructions thoroughly before coming to lab. Be sure to complete any pre- lab activities outlined in the “Before” section under “Lab Instructions” and bring all required materials needed with you to the lab. It is your responsibility to come to class prepared and ready to be an active learner! All the documents referred to below are posted in the content browser on MyLearningSpace under “Labs” in “Lab Assignments”, ” Lab #9 ”. Lab Overview: Nature is a social creation as much as it is the physical universe that includes human beings. What we see as part of nature and what we exclude from our definition of nature is very much culturally influenced. The human-environment relationship takes on many forms including human-induced actions that can use nature (i.e., resource extraction, recreation) or work to conserve nature. The dynamics of nature and nature-based recreation is complex and can have a variety of health and well- being impacts on overall population health. In this lab, you are tasked to think like a human geographer; consider the relationship between humans and the environment to suggest possible impacts on human health and well-being as a result of time spent in different environments and collect data to prove or disprove your conjectures. In preparation for Lab #10, you will create a FREE ArcGIS StoryMap account ahead of the lab session. It is imperative to your success in the next lab that you complete the account setup now and familiarize yourself with the StoryMap platform so that you are ready to use it in the next session. Learning Outcomes: By the end of this lab, you will: 1. Develop research skills and summarize information in a concise format, considering the relevance of information, 2. Practice social science data collection techniques, and 3. Practice taking good field notes and making observations in the field. Materials Needed: Come prepared to your assigned lab section with the following materials and a positive attitude: • Lab #9 Submission Template (available on MyLS) • Bring your charged laptop with you to the session. If you do not have a laptop, speak with your Lab Coordinator in advance • Bring a sturdy notebook and/or your smartphone device to capture field notes and photos • Dress for the weather – we will be conducting fieldwork for up to 60-minutes

© Catherine Reining 2023, Wilfrid Laurier University 2 Lab Instructions: Before To prepare for Lab #9, please ensure you do the following before coming to your lab session: • Read these complete lab instructions thoroughly • Read: Puhakka, R. (2021). University students’ participation in outdoor recreation and the perceived well-being effects of nature. Journal of Outdoor Recreation and Tourism . 36, 1-9. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jort.2021.100425 • Review the document titled ‘Map of Waterloo Park’ (available on MyLS) • Download the Lab #9 Submission Template to your computer (available on MyLS) • Review the document titled ‘ GG102 StoryMaps Help Resource ’ ( available on MyLS ) • Create a FREE ArcGIS StoryMaps account. Follow the instructions provided in ‘ GG102 Story Maps Help Resource ’ ( available on MyLS ): Visit https://storymaps.arcgis.com/ to start creating! During 1) (~10 min) This week we will begin our lab by examining the interconnectedness of nature and human health/well-being, and the ways in which we use and conserve nature for overall population health. Your Lab Coordinator will briefly review the instructions for the active learning exercise and more on route. 2) (~55 min) Next, we will go on a field tour! As a class, we will walk to Waterloo Park where you will spend time exploring the different types of natural/built environments found within the park. You will collect a comprehensive set of data and field notes on your experience in Waterloo Park. 3) (~45 min) Finally, you will return to the lab room, where you will be given the remainder of the session to work independently on filling in your surveys from the field and conducting research Lab #9, due at the end of this session. LAB #9 – TO BE SUBMITTED FOR GRADING Step 1: Take a Walk in the Park & Collect your Data. As a class, we will make our way to Waterloo Park, where you will spend time experiencing different natural and built environments, making observations. While you are in these environments, pay close attention to how you feel and what you see, recording your responses in the survey provided (see the Lab #9 Submission Template). You will need to visit different areas of the park and complete the survey questions for EACH location to be able to compare similarities and differences in the next lab. Visit at least one: • Built environment (i.e., presence of buildings and man-made structures) • Open space (i.e., greenspace, field) • Forested environment (i.e., areas where trees are more prevalent) • Waterway (i.e., presence of streams, waterbodies close by) In addition to completing the survey questions, you should be collecting data in the form of photos, videos, fieldnotes (typed or handwritten), maps, etc. You will need this evidence in Lab #10. You do

© Catherine Reining 2023, Wilfrid Laurier University 4 In Lab #10, we will continue to explore the relationship between nature and human health, creating our own ArcGIS Story Maps. Instructions for Lab #10 will be posted to MyLS by end of day on Thursday November 23, 2023. GG102 EXPLORING NATURE AND HEALTH GRADING RUBRIC Criteria Fails to Meet Expectations Needs Improvement Meets Expectations Exceeds Expectations /1 Mark /2 Marks /3 Marks /4 Mark 1. Field Surveys Did not produce adequate survey responses, information missing, survey responses for 1-2 environments Had difficulty completing surveys. Produced survey responses for 2-3 environments Produced a set of survey responses for 3-4 environments Produced comprehensive set of survey responses for all 4 environments /2.5 Marks /5 Marks /7.5 Marks /10 Marks 2. Preliminary Research Demonstrates little to no synthesis (detail), analysis, and research Major errors in reference entries; entries do not follow APA formatting Demonstrates some synthesis (detail), analysis, and research Some errors in reference entries; some entries follow proper APA formatting Demonstrates considerable synthesis (detail), analysis, and research Minor errors in reference entries; most entries follow proper APA formatting Demonstrates thorough synthesis (detail), analysis, and research No errors in reference entries; all entries follow proper APA formatting /0 Marks /0 Marks /0 Marks /1 Mark 3. Draft StoryMap D id not follow assignment instructions. Link to StoryMap is not present or cannot be opened. D id not follow assignment instructions. Link to StoryMap is not present or cannot be opened. D id not follow assignment instructions. Link to StoryMap is not present or cannot be opened. F ollowed assignment instructions to produce an accessible link to a draft StoryMap Total: /15 marks