1. Using a field site of your own choosing, go for a walk and observe the world around you.
   1. Plan to spend at least two hours on the excursion.
   2. The distance covered will differ greatly depending on the complexity of the environment and of the phenomena being observed. For example,
      • a walk in a mixed-use urban neighbourhood might cover a number of city blocks;
      • observation of activity in a public square might involve little walking;
      • observation of activity in a shopping centre might involve considerable walking but little distance covered in overall area.
   3. Dates and times of observations should be recorded clearly
2. For students living in cities or towns, observe the complexity of urban landscapes, recording things like:
   • what the built environment looks like,
   • what people are doing,
   • how people are interacting with each other,
   • how much vehicular traffic is there and of what type, etc.
   • How is space regulated, for example by bylaws, signage, and land use zoning?
   • Is it possible to get clues about the socioeconomic status of the population from the landscape?
   • What about other social categories, such as race, ethnicity, sex, gender, age, and class?
   • What about the 'natural' landscape?