Assignments for Web GIS James Bay Project James Bay Project Picture Courtesy of Natural Resources Canada www.nrcan.gc.ca Introduction In this assignment, you will explore the Northern Quebec region where the James Bay Project took place. You will analyze relationships between the project and its surrounding physical environment, habitat and First Nation and lnuit communities. Furthermore, Landsat imagery will be explored to analyze the physical changes that occurred within the project area over time. In order to complete some of the steps, you may first need to review some concepts and GIS software use in one or more tutorials. Learning Outcomes By completing this lesson, you will be able to: 1. Explore and identify the James Bay region and First Nation Cree territories in northern Quebec 2. Become aware of the environmental impact of using hydroelectricity as an energy resource 3. Analyze the relationship between the physical and human elements of the study area Skills [email protected]edu.esri.ca Page 1 of 7
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Assignments for Web GISJames Bay Project
James Bay Project
Picture Courtesy of Natural Resources Canada www.nrcan.gc.ca
Introduction In this assignment, you will explore the Northern Quebec region where the James Bay Project took place. You will analyze relationships between the project and its surrounding physical environment, habitat and First Nation and lnuit communities. Furthermore, Landsat imagery will be explored to analyze the physical changes that occurred within the project area over time. In order to complete some of the steps, you may first need to review some concepts and GIS software use in one or more tutorials.
Learning Outcomes By completing this lesson, you will be able to:
1. Explore and identify the James Bay region and First Nation Cree territories in northern Quebec2. Become aware of the environmental impact of using hydroelectricity as an energy resource 3. Analyze the relationship between the physical and human elements of the study area
SkillsBy completing this assignment, you will become comfortable with the following GIS skills:
1. Using and interacting with a Web GIS, specifically ArcGIS Online 2. Working with and adding different formats of geographic data3. Symbolizing and configuring the cartographic display of their geographic data4. Exploring Landsat imagery (ChangeMatters) to analyze change over time
Tutorial ConnectionsA Tutorial Connection indicates that there is a tutorial available on a skill that is necessary to complete an assignment instruction. Instructions with a connection to a tutorial are denoted with a . The following
tutorials are referenced throughout this assignment.
Web Tutorial: Mapping Your Data
Web Tutorial: ChangeMatters
Data SourcesThe following data sources were used in the creation of this assignment:
Esri Landsat Imagery- ChangeMatters Data Basin- Global Forest Watch Canada Hydro-Québec – Hydroelectric generating stations Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Esri GIS Education Community Geocoder Statistics Canada: Canadian Median Household Income Statistics Canada: Canada Population Change 2001-2006
Production Date
The Education and Research Group at Esri Canada makes every effort to present accurate and reliable information. The Web sites and URLs used in this Lesson Pack are from sources that were current at the time of production but are subject to change without notice to Esri Canada.
Production Date: February, 2013
Part A: Getting StartedTo complete this assignment you need a personal copy of the data. If necessary, complete the following steps.
1. Locate the Assignment_Data folder.
2. Right-click on the Assignment_Data folder and choose to Copy.3. Paste the Assignment_Data folder to a location on your computer.
a. Important: Remember where your Assignment_Data folder is saved!
To begin the assignment, open your Web browser.
4. Navigate to ArcGIS Online www.arcgis.com/home/
5. On the top right-hand side search box type : James Bay Project 6. Click on the James Bay Project thumbnail to open the Web map.
In this section, you will explore the Northern Quebec region. You are required to symbolize and identify First Nation and Inuit communities. You will also explore the ecozones that are within the project area.
7. Add the data FirstNation_Inuit_Communities.txt to your map.
Tutorial Connection: Mapping your Data, Part B
8. Symbolize the points by using unique symbols to differentiate the First Nation Cree communities from the Inuit communities by colours of your choice.
Tutorial Connection: Mapping your Data, Part C
9. Click on the bookmark Northern Quebec.
Q1 Explore the First Nation Cree and Inuit communities of the James Bay and Northern Quebec region. Identify 5 First Nation Cree communities and 5 Inuit communities of the region. Include First Nation Cree economic activities in your answer.
First Nation Cree Communities
First Nation Cree Economic Activities Inuit Communities
10. Now that you have identified and symbolized the First Nation and Inuit communities of the region, explore the area most affected by the hydroelectric station developments. If necessary, return to the Northern Quebec map extent.
11. Change the basemap layer to Imagery. Use the pan and zoom tools to discover and explore the hydroelectric stations. Next, explore the ecozones of the region.
Q2 Identify the ecozone where the project occurred. Identify other provinces that fall within this ecozone and describe its habitat. A hyperlink for more information on the ecozone is provided within the pop-up.
12. Turn off the Ecozones layer and change the basemap to National Geographic.
Part C: Analyzing Imagery over TimeIn this section, you are required to use the ChangeMatters application to analyze the project area before and after its construction. Do not close ArcGIS Online during this stage of the assignment.
13. In a new tab or browser window, open the following Web URL:http://changematters.esri.com/Compare?im=Infrared&sy=1975&ey=1990¢er=-8496755.61809916,7058970.889755763&level=7
14. A side by side comparison of the project area from years 1975-1990 is displayed.
Tutorial Connection: ChangeMatters
Q3 Explore, compare and contrast the image maps. Explain how these changes may have impacted the physical and human environments of the area.
15. Leave open the ChangeMatters application and return to the ArcGIS Online Map Viewer.
16. Select the bookmark James Bay.
Q4 Identify the hydroelectric station of the project that appears to have the greatest impact on its surrounding area. Utilize both the ChangeMatters image maps and James Bay Project Web map. Explain your choice.
17. Change the colour, shape and size of the point to differentiate it from the other stations. You may also add a description.
18. Print a copy of the map to hand in with your assignment. Ensure the area of focus is the hydroelectric station you have identified. You may also consider selecting a different basemap.
19. Close the tabs or windows for the print selection and ChangeMatters application. Do not close the ArcGIS-James Bay Project tab or window.
Part D: Relationships and ConclusionsIn this section, you are required to explore relationships and form conclusions about the project.
20. Return to the Northern Quebec map extent. Explore each of the following map layers in the areas surrounding the hydroelectric stations: the James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement, Canada’s Population Change 2001-2006 and Canada’s Median Household Income.
Q5 Based on the agreement, population and income change in these areas, discuss whether the surrounding communities benefitted economically from the developments.
Extension ExerciseThis exercise explores the second largest hydro development in Canada, Churchill Falls Hydroelectric Plant, and its impact on surrounding communities and territories.
21. Click the Newfoundland and Labrador bookmark.
22. Explore only Churchill Falls Hydroelectric Plant, Newfoundland First Nation Communities and Ecozones.
Q6 Identify and describe the ecozones and communities of the area.
23. Turn off the Ecozones layer. Separately, explore Canada Population Change 2001-2006 and Canada Median Household Income.
Q7 Analyze and discuss the impact of the station using ChangeMatters http://changematters.esri.com/Compare?im=Infrared&sy=1975&ey=1990¢er=-7158270.629023616,7095555.305179239&level=13. Specifically, discuss whether it appears to have affected the habitat and surrounding First Nation communities. Include your observations on the population and income changes. Research information on the Churchill Falls Hydroelectric Plant to determine the correct answer.
Q8 A hydro company has proposed building a hydroelectric station in your community. Write a letter of support or protest to your Member of Parliament (MP).
