Instructional Video

Why Do People Fear the Wrong Things?

Curated and Reviewed by Lesson Planet
This Why Do People Fear the Wrong Things? instructional video also includes:

In his 1933 inaugural address, Franklin D Roosevelt declared that we had "nothing to fear but fear itself." He was probably referring to relative risk rather than absolute risk. A fascinating short video explores the difference between relative and absolute risk and why knowledge of this difference is essential.

3 Views 0 Downloads
Additional Tags
Instructional Ideas
  • Have groups select a drug advertised on TV, and research the absolute and relative risk of the side effects warned against in the ad
Classroom Considerations
  • Given the technical explanation, the video is best suited for advanced math classes
Pros
  • The resource includes the video, a comprehension check, links to related materials, and a discussion forum
Cons
  • None