The first fishbone diagrams were created in 1943 by Dr. Kaoru Ishikawa at the University of Tokyo. They are visual organizers used to identify the potential root causes of known or anticipated results within a given process.

Examples of Fishbones: For example, a fishbone diagram can be used to prepare for a writing assignment; the student must concentrate on the main topic, list the big ideas concerning the topic, and think of the attributes/qualities/functions/effects associated with each of these ideas.

A fishbone diagram is used to identify the causes or composition of some complex system or event. Each bone coming off of the spine of the diagram is then broken down into more details. Examples of topics that fit well into fishbone diagrams include the causes of major wars, the manufacture of automobiles or the factors that influence juvenile ...

Help students build their reading comprehension or prewriting skills through organizing main ideas and supporting details on this fishbone map graphic organizer. From Pearson's Concepts and Challenges Life, Earth, and Physical Science.

List the cause on each fishbone. If a cause has a secondary cause, draw a branch bone to show relationships among the causes. Develop the causes by asking, “Why?” until you have …

The change that is being analysed forms the head of the fish. Reasons for the change go along the ribs of the fishes' backbone. Supporting evidence or relevant key terms go along the riblets. © Crown copyright.

You can use this fishbone graphic organiser chart to help your students explore the different aspects of a single event or topic. Students can write up to eight different ideas, facts, or opinions within the bones of the fish.

These Fishbone Chart graphic organizers are Google Classroom ready! No need to print (but you can if you would like). Students can type right on the digital graphic organizers to organize their thoughts and ideas.