Social Brain Slides
A comprehensive slide deck for a high school Psychology/Sociology lesson on the Social Brain Hypothesis. Includes warm-up, video guide, key concept slides on collective learning and Dunbar's Number, and discussion prompts.
Dunbar Number Article
A professional reading article for 11th-12th grade students explaining the Social Brain Hypothesis, Robin Dunbar's research, and the evolutionary transition from physical grooming to language.
Social Bond Cards
Six discussion prompt cards for a Socratic Seminar or small-group discussion focused on the Social Brain Hypothesis, Gossip vs. Grooming, and the impact of digital media on social limits.
Digital Bonds Reflection
A student reflection worksheet designed for the end of the lesson. It prompts students to evaluate the impact of technology on social bonding using the psychological and sociological concepts learned during the lesson.
Social Brain Teacher Guide
A comprehensive teacher guide for the Social Brain Hypothesis lesson, featuring facilitation tips, discussion prompts, common misconceptions, and an answer key/guide for the reflection worksheet.
