12 Angry Men

February 9th, 2015

Warm Up Question:  

Why is it important for citizens to be able to think critically?







Grades are updated.  Lack of packets completed/turned in really hurt a lot of you.

If you missed the test you have until next Tuesday to make it up before it is entered as a failed test.

Softball tomorrow after school in 414.

Youth Empowered in the Struggle meeting this Thursday to discuss problems in our school & communities and how to fix them together.


Learning Objective:  Students will understand the importance of critical thinking in our democracy.

Success Criteria: Students will be able to explain why critical thinking skills are essential for our legal system to function properly.


Watch the classic movie 12 Angry Men (embedded below) and answer the questions on the movie below in as much detail as you can.  Find out why due process of law and taking your responsibilities as a citizen are so important!

1. Explain who is on trial and for what.
2. How seriously were most of the jurors taking their civic duty as jurors at the beginning of the film? Explain.
3. Explain how racism and prejudice interfered with the legal system in this case.
4. What was the evidence against the defendant in this case?
5. Based on the events in this movie, why is it so important to be able to think critically in a democracy that depends on ordinary citizens to decide the guilt or innocence of others?
6. Do you believe the 12 jurors ultimately came to the correct verdict?  Explain your answer.