Learners reflect upon questions of guilt and hatred in context of Holocaust, and compare/contrast meaning of loyalty or patriotism during Holocaust and today.

Students discover the different types of disabilities. They examine the stereotypes and stigmas associated with them and hear from a person who lived in an institution.

Students examine school climate in relation to the physical structure of the school building. A Luann cartoon can be used to stimulate thinking and promote discussion which focuses on feelings of alienation that can occur in large high...

Students discuss the behaviors associated with the role of a student and discover the meaning of the term socialization. They identify the agents of socialization and how they affect understanding of social expectations by examining them...

Students identify inclusive procedures for activities. In this social skills lesson, students perform skits that illustrate inappropriate as well as appropriate classroom behavior.

Students demonstrate the philanthropic act of caring. In this character education lesson, students brainstorm synonyms for care or caring and think of ways to demonstrate caring qualities.

Students create a plan to better their school. In this civil service lesson plan, students will deepen their understanding of the term "philanthropy" by reflecting on Martin Luther King, Jr's "I Have a Dream" speech and a quote by John...

In this sentence completion worksheet, students choose the best word(s) to complete each sentence. Students may have more than one blank to fill per sentence.

In this sentence completion worksheet, students choose the best word(s) to complete each sentence from five possible choices.

For this online interactive grammar skills worksheet, students examine 10 sentences that are missing words and select the appropriate words to complete each of the sentences and match them to the sentences. Student answers are scored...

Eighth graders examine the educational system for free African-Americans in Baltimore in the early 19th century.  In this American History lesson, 8th graders read a handout and answer focus questions.  Students analyze...

First graders learn the importance of listening carefully and why to follow oral directions carefully by playing Simon Says. They learn the importance of waiting your turn.

Fourth graders examine the gifts they might give to friends and family. They choose personal mementos to give and consider the limits of their gift-giving circle.

Students define stereotype, discrimination and prejudice. They brainstorm a social action plan to heal racism.

Students examine the life of Lavinia Warren, the wife of Tom Thumb. They examine the impact of stereotyping and other behaviors by different groups. They examine roles and status in society as well.

Students examine the ways charities such as the March of Dimes collect funds. They analyze the perceptions people have about these charities and evaluate sources of citizen's rights.

Learners examine benevolent behavior from different perspectives. They discover that it can be both helpful and harmful. They examine the relationship between the disabled and different belief systems.

A discussion of the pros and cons of altruism and utilitarianism. The author defends altruism and provides a convincing argument for his beliefs.

Read the passage "Reciprocal Altruism, Vampire Bats, and Relatedness," and complete the related five-question quiz.

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.

PBS explores information on altruism and happiness including how it relates to positive emotions and improved social connections.

Use these questions about the biological explanation of social behavior in animals to practice for the MCAT.

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.