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University of California

Greater Good Science Center

For Students 9th - 10th
Greater Good conducts research into the science of goodness, concerning itself with what makes us happy and compassionate human beings strongly bonded to our society. Find blogs on different topics, access to "Greater Good" magazine,...
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Other

Utilitarian.org: An Argument for Altruism

For Students 9th - 10th
A discussion of the pros and cons of altruism and utilitarianism. The author defends altruism and provides a convincing argument for his beliefs.
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Other

Utilitarian.org: Altruism Revisited

For Students 9th - 10th
Author's discussion of altruism focuses on how Americans take material possessions for granted, are wasteful and forget to take the time to consider the less fortunate.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Reciprocal Altruism, Vampire Bats, and Relatedness

For Students 9th - 10th
Read the passage "Reciprocal Altruism, Vampire Bats, and Relatedness," and complete the related five-question quiz.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Biological Explanations of Social Behavior in Animals Questions

For Students 9th - 10th
Use these questions about the biological explanation of social behavior in animals to practice for the MCAT.
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Other

Crow: Resources for the Teaching of Social Psychology

For Students 9th - 10th
This page provides links to several subcategories of social cognition such as prejudice, persuasion, attitudes, and altruism. Once you click on the topic you have a variety of sources to choose from for more information.
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PBS

Pbs: This Emotional Life: Altruism

For Students 9th - 10th
PBS explores information on altruism and happiness including how it relates to positive emotions and improved social connections.