History: Chinese Head Tax

Research Assignment: Chinese Head Tax

Questions to Explore & Answer:

As a class: What was the Chinese Head Tax?

Individually:

1. Why was the Chinese head tax created?

2. What was the thinking of the government that imposed it?

3. How did the policy affect Chinese immigrants to Canada and their families in China?

• Track your research material (e.g. title of videos, books, articles, websites).
• You must have a total of 3 resources (e.g. 3 different websites, articles, books or videos).

Success Criteria/ Target Goals

• I am able to independently research the required material to provide a full answer to each of the 3 questions
• I am able to use critical thinking skills to listen for/read the key ideas that address the questions asked
• I am able to accurately track the resources I review to answer these questions
• I am able to answer the 3 questions using my own words, while also quoting key words or phrases from the resources I reviewed
• I am able to conference with my classmates and teacher to discuss my thoughts and feelings after researching this topic

Criteria Continuum (Level 1 to 4)

1. Research Process
2. Independence & Focus
3. Citing of Materials
4. Accuracy
5. Quality of Written Answers (accuracy, detail and clarity)
6. Participation in Conferencing
7. (Active listening, speaking & reflection)