U1A1 Worksheet 3: Think like a Historian!

Premise: When viewing an image, it is important to make observations. An observation is based on what you see in an image. These observations must be supported by what actually exists in an image and not require any guessing work on your behalf.

How to use this chart: In the left-hand column, record what you see in the image. In the next column, think about a question you have based on that observation. Then, list the historical thinking concept to which you feel your question is connected. Finally, try to find the answer in the U1A1 section backgrounder on the Komagata Maru and record it in the last column or make note of what additional information you need in order to answer your question.

OBSERVATION

QUESTIONS I HAVE

Historical Thinking Concept

Answer Found?

Explain answer OR what more you need in order to find the answer

Example: I see lots of people on this ship.

Why would these people want to take a ship to Canada?

Cause and Consequence

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U1A1 worksheet answers

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Next Steps: Save this file to your records. Look over your questions and decide which one is most strongly connected to a historical thinking concept and use it to complete the assessment of learning activity: U1A1 Discussion Post #1.U