Did you know that we hear anywhere from 10 to 200 lies a day? This is an intriguing video that discusses the decisions made by the conscious mind, indicators of deception, and examples of famous individuals who were caught in a lie.

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Instructional Ideas

• To tie this video in to educational concepts, discuss the scientific principles that were used to analyze the lying practices of well-known figures, or consider the cultural impact of frequent "little white lies"

Pros

• Highly engaging
• Refers to noteworthy persons such as Lance Armstrong and US Presidents Bill Clinton and Richard Nixon 
• Includes online assessment and list of additional resources

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.7.3 SL.7.5 SL.8.3 SL.8.5 SL.9-10.3 SL.9-10.5 SL.11-12.3 SL.11-12.5