Curricular Materials

Science of Friendship

Description

In this pilot Project GUTS unit, presented by ITEST project GUTS y girls, high school girls explore questions and test their own assumptions on why humans help some people and not others. Using methods and data from the social sciences (anthropology, sociology and psychology) and computer modeling in NetLogo, a text-based computer programming language, students investigate the role of cooperation in human interactions—and how cooperation plays a role in global issues such as resource management, health equity and climate change.

The linked site includes a pacing guide and overview of the lesson plan, six lessons, and accompanying handouts.

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Curricular Materials

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Project Curricula Details

Topic(s)
Cultural Relevance, Equity, and Diversity
Target Setting(s)
High school (9-12)
Additional Target Participants
Students
Girls
Additional Disciplines
Computer Science - general