When stressed, do you prefer the fight or flight response? Scholars observe, measure, and identify the body's response to stress using a well-researched methodology. They learn about the autonomic nervous system, hormones, and more.

Concepts

stress management, the central nervous system, stressors

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Discuss how students' bodies feel when stressed, (e.g. hot or cold, shaky or calm, etc.)
• Share research on handling stress and decreasing the negative health effects

Classroom Considerations

• Carefully select the discussion topic so it doesn't cause additional stress

Pros

• Includes a great deal of background research
• Offers many extension ideas for those wishing to learn more

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.9-10.2 SL.11-12.2 RST.9-10.3 RST.9-10.4 RST.11-12.3 RST.11-12.4