GG102 Explaining Northdale Instructions

© Catherine Reining 2022, Wilfrid Laurier University 1 Wilfrid Laurier University Department of Geography and Environmental Studies GG102 Lab #4 – Explaining Northdale: Past, Present, and Future (October 3 – 6 th ) 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 of the documents referred to below are posted in the content browser on MyLearningSpace under “Labs” in “Lab Assignments”,” Lab #4 ”. Lab Overview: Together as a group, you will apply your experiences from Lab #3 to answer a series of questions which will gauge your understanding of the history and re-development of the Northdale neighbourhood through a geographic lens. First, you will discuss your likes and dislikes of this neighbourhood in transition. Next, you will examine what amenities and services might be missing from Northdale. Lastly, you will provide insight into the largest barrier to the Northdale neighbourhood vision being realized. Note that your ability to compose exceptional responses depends entirely on your absorption of the information you encountered in preparing for, and taking notes during, Lab #3. In an effort to create stronger community-university partnerships ( the ‘town and gown’ idea), your responses will be shared with a City of Waterloo professional planner and may flow into the future planning stages for the neighbourhood. Your responses will remain anonymous and no personally identifying information will be shared with the City. Learning Outcomes: By the end of this lab, you will: 1. Practice observing the landscape and draw conclusions from these observations in the field; and 2. Reflect on ways culture interacts with the landscape and social identities are reflected in the landscape. Materials Needed: Come prepared to your assigned lab section with the following materials and a positive attitude: • The research notes you submitted in Lab #3 • Lab #4 Group Submission Template (as a Shared Doc) • Bring your charged laptop to the session. If you do not have a laptop, speak with your Lab Coordinator in advance.

© Catherine Reining 2022, Wilfrid Laurier University 2 Lab Instructions: Before To prepare for Lab #4, please ensure you do the following before coming to your lab session: • Read these complete lab instructions thoroughly • Review the preparation materials and the research notes you submitted from Lab #3 • Download the Lab #4 Group Submission Template to your computer ( available on MLS) and then create a Shared Document with your group members During 1) (~110 min) In Lab #4, you will apply your learnings from the previous lab to answer a series of questions about the history and re-development of the Northdale neighbourhood through a geographic lens. Your Lab Coordinator will review the instructions for the active learning exercise. You will be given time in the lab to work as a group on answering the following questions due at the end of the session. *A note on groupwork* It is expected that you engage during groupwork. You should be actively contributing to discussion, sharing ideas, and assisting in completing the assignment. Your Lab Coordinator will be circulating to check on your progress. Those not contributing to groupwork can expect a reduced mark. LAB #4 is DUE at the END OF THIS LAB SESSION. See instructions for submitting your assignment below. _____________________________________________________________________________________ LAB #4 – TO BE SUBMITTED FOR GRADING Step 1: Open a Shared Doc with your group members in OneDrive. One group member should download and save the Lab #4 Group Submission Template (available on MLS) to their computer. Then, login to your Laurier Shared Drive and upload the Template. Open the Template as a Word Document and share it with the rest of your group members via their Laurier student emails. Use the Lab #4 Group Submission Template as a Shared Doc to collaboratively record your responses to the questions below. Your responses should be typed, single-spaced, 12 pt. font, Times New Roman with appropriate paragraphs and the questions numbered. Step 2: Answer the following questions. Using your Lab #3 preparation materials, research notes, and any external research you choose to perform, provide answers to the questions below. Please read the questions carefully. If you use external sources in this assignment you are expected to cite this material using APA referencing style with in-text citations and a reference list at the end. 1. Discuss your impressions of the Northdale neighbourhood including two likes and two dislikes. Explain your reasoning and make reference to course content to support your ideas. You can refer to the Northdale neighbourhood’s historical, present, or future s tate in your response. (8 marks: 0.5 for each like/dislike and 1.5 for each explanation ) 2. Imagine moving to the Northdale neighbourhood either as a student or young professional, if you don’t live there already. As a future resident, identify two amenities/services or infrastructure your group would like to see in the neighbourhood that are currently missing and explain why you would welcome this addition. ( 6 marks: 1 for each service and 2 for each explanation)

© Catherine Reining 2022, Wilfrid Laurier University 4 GG102 EXPLAINING NORTHDALE GRADING RUBRIC Criteria Fails to Meet Expectations Needs Improvement Meets Expectations Exceeds Expectations /2 Marks /4 Marks /6 Marks /8 Marks 1. Impressions of Northdale Had difficulty identifying likes and dislikes and attempting to explain them using sources; answer was of poor quality and not detailed Identified some likes and dislikes and attempted to explain some of them using some information sources; answer was of fair quality and somewhat detailed Identified all likes and dislikes and explained all of them using a variety of appropriate information sources; answer was of good quality and detailed Identified all likes and dislikes and exceptionally explained all of them using a variety of appropriate information sources; answer was of excellent quality and very detailed /1.5 Marks /3 Marks /4.5 Marks /6 Marks 2. Services/ Infrastructure Had difficulty identifying 2 suggestions and providing explanations using information sources; answer was of poor quality and not detailed Attempted to identify 2 suggestions and provide explanations using some information sources; answer was of fair quality and somewhat detailed Identified 2 suggestions and provided explanations using a variety of appropriate information sources; answer was of good quality and detailed Identified 2 exceptional suggestions and provided exceptional explanations using a variety of appropriate information sources; answer was of excellent quality and very detailed /1.5 Marks /3 Marks /4.5 Marks /6 Marks 3. Obstacles to Vision Had difficulty in identifying an obstacle and providing justification through arguments; answer was of poor quality and not detailed Attempted to identify 1 obstacle which was not overwhelmingly logical or clearly thought out and attempted to justify it using 2 or less arguments; answer was of fair quality and somewhat detailed Identified 1 logical and clearly well thought out obstacle and justified it using 2 well-crafted arguments; answer was of good quality and detailed Identified 1 exceptionally logical and very clearly well thought out obstacle and justified it using 2 exceptionally well- crafted arguments; answer was of excellent quality and very detailed Total: /20 marks