Making the Modern World: What Is Stress?

By participating in discussions using prompts and statements provided in the lesson plan, learners identify the concept of extremism and consider what causes violent acts of extremism in the modern world. 

After this video, make sure to give a pop quiz on pimples! The question that is answered is whether or not pimples are caused by stress. Stress hormones give our bodies what we need for a fight or flight, but what happens if we don't do...

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...

This video looks at three forces of change that gather momentum and help create the modern world, transforming the biosphere. [11:22]

Learn about stress in this video. Video discusses what defines stressors and the response to them. [6:05]

Twelve-part learning module uses text-based overviews and rich media cut-away scenes to explain the role of the textile industry in driving the Industrial Revolution forward in Britain.

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...

This website contains 7 chapters dealing with stress and ways to deal with it along with links to related materials.

PBS features extensive information on stress and anxiety including topics such as what is stress and anxiety, how to manage them, helping others, and anxiety disorders.