Throughout this course, we'll use the Kaje method of conceptual mapping to diagram climate impacts on the Pacific Northwest. Each student-led discussion on Wednesdays will utilize the Kaje method to diagram climate impacts on the sector being discussed; the completed diagram should be distributed to the class at the next class meeting time.

Links:

• Introduction to the Kaje method
• Excel workbook of Kaje diagrams (to-date) of climate impacts on the PNW

Hints for producing a Kaje diagram:

• Use the template provided on the first page of the Kaje diagram workbook
  • List the items for the diagonal matrix in column A and the matrix will fill itself in.
  • Modify cell "A1" with the desired formats for the matrix and then click on the "copy formats" button to transfer this format into all diagonal cells.
• Because it's difficult to change things a lot in Excel, don't bother with things like outlining sub-groups until you are comfortable with the array.
• When using "buttons" or rectangles, etc. in off-diagonal cells (such as the +/- boxes on the climate page in the workbook), we recommend drawing one and formatting it. Then you can copy and paste a dozen copies or more in an off-matrix "toolbox" area and grab them as needed.

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