Death Penalty: A Visual Exploration

Step 1: Below are three infographics about the death penalty. Your job is to explore and discuss the information provided in each. As a group, work together to discuss and document the following for each infographic:

• What fact or facts are most interesting, thought provoking or shocking? Document these facts in your notes. (Note: you may want to reference these when we prepare for your timed argumentative essay.)
• What questions do you have that are unanswered by the infographic?
• What aspects of the death penalty do you feel you need to explore further?
• What impact does this information have on your opinion of the death penalty?

The Death Penalty in California: Capital Punishment Facts in the Golden State

The Death Penalty in the United States

American Executions

Step 2: Analyzing the Design of the Infographic

• Which infographic design did you like best? Why?
• How did the design of the infographic impact you? Which visual representation of the information have the biggest impact?