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From a scientific perspective, why do we take care of others we aren't related to? Science struggles to find an explanation, but the lesson shares some ideas people have proposed. Provides historical context for theories as well as connections to various species behavior.
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Instructional Ideas
- Challenge viewers to increase their altruistic behavior
- Recognize people who show altruism with a simple reward to increase the behavior
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- Preview YouTube comments for appropriateness before showing them in the classroom
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Includes closed captioning in Danish, English, and Estonian
- Provides references for all facts presented
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- None