High schoolers perform research into the designs of Japanese kites in order to appreciate them for their aerodynamic designs. The appreciation builds student interest in order to produce their own similar designs.

Students explore the nonviolent protests of the Egyptians. In this current events lesson, students watch a video and read articles about the 2011 Egyptian uprising. Students compare the Egyptian protest to the protests of the...

In this psychology instructional activity, students complete 5 short answer questions on possible reasons for stress and how to cope with it.

Students discuss the power of nonviolent resistance in terms of Dr. Martin Luther King and the boycotts that he led. In this nonviolent resistance lesson plan, students discuss their thoughts of nonviolent resistance and how they can use...

Students explore communication and confidence issues. In this communication and confidence lesson plan, students discuss fear, stage fright, phobia's in relation to the planks of confidence. Students view a related film. Students explore...

Students explore the Air Force's involvement in the Gulf War.  In this history lesson, students read an article from USA Today about the Gulf War, then answer several questions to check their understanding of the article.

Students investigate the history of Mobile, Alabama and then create recipes from the area, including Southern Pecan Pie and Mr. Carver's Peanut Brittle.

At the end of this tutorial, the learner will understand and be able to use basic techniques to reduce intensity of their own fight or flight reaction. It is 2 of 3 in the series titled "Quelling the Adrenaline Response."

At the end of this tutorial, the learner will understand how familiarity with situations and preparation can reduce the likelihood and intensity of their fight or flight reaction. It is 2 of 3 in the series titled "Raising the "Reaction...

This website gives an overview of stress, its causes, and the physical and psychological results. Case studies and a glossary are included.

Learn about fear, and perhaps face your own fears at this fun site. You can learn about fear and the brain, fear in the wild, fear and media, the fun side of fear, and dealing with your fears. Then, maybe you'll be close enough to see...

An easy-to-read description of the James-Lange Theory of Emotion along with a quote from William James, co-creator of the theory, who describes the theory in his own words.