¿How many deaths from police shootings occurred in the US last year?

1. How accurate was your prediction?

2. What questions do you have?

3. How does this statistic make you feel?

4. What story does this statistic tell about America?

5. Why do you think the number of police shootings in the US is so high?

6. In the fall, my class is welcoming a British exchange student who is coming to study in the US for a semester. In the comments section, write your advice to our exchange student regarding safety and the police.

A few facts on population to put things in perspective:

• US             316 million

• Japan        127 million

• Germany   81 million

• Britain       64 million

Actions

• Research the number of police shootings in the US and share your most important findings online. 

• There is probably a place at your school where lots of people congregate between classes. Print out a copy of this infographic, post it on the wall in that area, and notice what happens.