Instructional Video

Fight or Flight Response

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Harboring resentment against others is just as real to your body as a dangerous situation and can invoke a fight or flight response. The video explores the fight or flight response in humans. Viewers see what is happening inside the body of someone who just dodged being hit by a car. The instructor then explains the role of epinephrine or adrenaline in instances of fight or flight. 

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CCSS: Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
  • Pair learners and have them research how epinephrine helps in allergic reactions and compare to fight or flight reactions
Classroom Considerations
  • Video assumes students understand ATP in the body
  • Best fits in AP Biology or higher level biology class
  • Resource is the 16th in a series of 21 biology videos
Pros
  • Video of a man dodging being hit by a car is a great way to command students' attention at the beginning
  • Utilizes high-quality images, videos, and diagrams
Cons
  • None
Common Core