The class began with the teacher explaining how to detect when someone is lying. The
students gave examples of things people do when they lie. The class discussed different
court cases they have seen on T.V. Each student pointed out different court cases when
people lied from local court shows. The students played the game two truths and a lie. In
groups of three, the students had to determine which statement was a lie. As the students
participated in the games, the instructor walked around to set up the trial. The instructor
chose four detectives, two witnesses, and one criminal.
The criminal had to sneak and steal two pens off of the table. The detectives had to figure
out who stole the pens. The teacher walked around whispering in the students ears, "It's
going to be an investigation," "Someone did something bad," "The person next to you is
guilty," you're my detective," and "You are going to steal my pens." The class played a game
of Simon says while the criminal took the two pens. The detectives were gathered together to
discuss how to call to the investigation chair. One of the summer staff members was the
Judge over the trial. The trial last until class was over.