Are We Scaring Ourselves to Death?

Interesting! Have your high schoolers watch this 13-minute clip from the documentay, "Are We Scaring Ourselves to Death?" It examines the fear we have as a culture about death and whether or not the media increases those fears. The focus of the lesson plan is on environmental hazards. After watching the video, discuss with your class the list of questions provided. This is a poignant lesson for an environmental science, health, or psychology class.