TED-Ed
The Surprising Link between Stress and Memory
Test-taking is on the minds of many high schoolers, especially as the college admissions process looms closer. Watching a video that explains the role of stress in test performance and suggests steps to alleviate its effects to help test...
TED-Ed
The Psychology of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Fear. Anxiety. Depression. Scholars examine the impacts of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. They analyze the causes of PTSD through a short video clip and class discussion, understanding why it exists and what treatment options are...
American Chemical Society
Why Too Much Stress Is Bad For You
Papers to grade, parents to call, meetings to attend ... there seems to be no end to stress! What happens to our bodies if we are under too much stress for too long? Examine the facts through an insightful video from the American...
TED-Ed
Why Do People Get so Anxious About Math?
Math anxiety is a real phenomenon. Help ease that anxiety with your math students by showing them this supportive video.
TED-Ed
How Stress Affects Your Brain
Motivate your class members (and yourself) to manage stress with this short video that explores what happens to the brain when it is exposed to continual stress.
TED-Ed
How Stress Affects Your Body
Need motivation to alter your life style? This video on the affects of stress will serve as a wake-up call and get you moving.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Balance Poses
This video helps children maintain balance in their lives by finding their own physical balance. Following along with their instructor, children use leg and core strength to do multiple poses to achieve physical and mental balance. [3:49]
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Breathing and Stretching
Join us to learn about different breathing and stretching techniques. Following along with their instructor, children take ocean breaths and move their arms in various motions to follow along with their breath in order to calm and center...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Sun Salutation
In this video, children follow along with their yoga instructor to start their day out with the sun salutation. Using strong poses such as the Tadasana (mountain pose) and Adho Mukha Svanasana (downward facing dog) as well as controlled,...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Group Yoga Poses
This video captures children and their yoga instructor working as a group to complete various yoga poses. Together, they use their whole bodies to stretch, breathe and improve posture with moves that involve using the people next to...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Relaxation Yoga
Learn how to release stressors and relax through a variety of yoga poses. With their instructor leading them, children lie on their mats and perform stretches and poses such as the supported shoulder stand and twists to reach a state of...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Coping With Stress
This lesson will compare and contrast emotion-focused coping and problem-focused coping. The importance of social support and stress management will be discussed.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: The Amygdala and Fight/flight Reaction: Lesson 1
At the end of this tutorial, the learner will understand how the brain structure called the amygdala impacts people's behavior when they are in conflict. It is 1 of 3 in the series titled "The Amygdala and Fight/Flight Reaction."
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Stress, Trauma and the Brain: Regulating Yourself and Your Classroom
Learn how students and teachers can often impact each other's moods and brain function and find effective strategies that help keep students and adults calm and regulated, decreasing behavioral challenges and improving academic...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Social & Emotional Learning: Aces & Community
New research has expanded the concept of adverse childhood experiences to include the impact of the community on family and child well-being. It's also broadened the scope of the original ACE study to include people of color and people...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Spot on Science: Stressin' Out!
Stressing out over an upcoming test or a big game at school? Dr. Lisa Rameriz explains how stress can actually be a good thing and what to do when it turns toxic. [5:13]
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: Do You Want to Believe?
New research indicates that in situations in which a person is not in control, they're more likely to spot patterns where none exist, see illusions, and believe in conspiracy theories. We'll talk about the finding and what it means.
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: Stress
The host of Science Friday talks about stress, how it affects health, and how people can de-stress for the holidays.