California State University
California State Univ.: Happiness, Hope, and Optimism
California State University offers this student research paper that explains the emotions of hope, happiness, and optimism. Shows how these emotions are similiar and different and how biology affects feelings.
Other
California State University: "Art" by Clive Bell
The California State University provides an essay from the book "Art," originally published in 1914. There are discussion questions and links added by Julie C. Van Camp. The Formalist concepts of art by Clive Bell is thouroughly discussed.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Emotion as Motivator/demotivator for Conflict Resolution: Lesson 2
At the end of this tutorial, the learner will understand that people seek out pleasurable emotional states and try to avoid painful ones. It is 2 of 3 in the series titled "Emotion as motivator/demotivator for conflict resolution."
Harvard University
Harvard University: Games With Words: Emotion Sense
A detailed assessment with thirty questions tests your understanding of different types of emotions and psychological states.
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: What the Star Spangled Banner Means
Thorough two-part lesson plan that explains the historical significance of the Star Spangled Banner and the American flag. Includes a link to a wonderful site about the history of the American flag. Requires the students to think about...
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Martin Seligman on Positive Psychology
As Martin Seligman discusses the state of psychology today, he introduces the eleventh reason to be positive. [23:46]
US Food and Drug Administration
U.s. Food and Drug Administration: Aromatherapy
This government agency article states its view of aromatherapy and the claims of its effectiveness in promoting health.
National Institutes of Health
National Library of Medicine: Diseases of the Mind
A virtual exhibit to expose the early history of psychiatry in the United States through the year 1900.
CommonLit
Common Lit: Book Pairings: "Lyddie" by Katherine Paterson
Lyddie is a young girl who is separated from her family and made to work in order for them to keep their farm. Selected (6) reading passages (grades 8-9) to pair with the novel "Laddie" by Katherine Paterson. [Free account registration...
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Grief: Getting Over the Death of Someone Close to You
Getting over the loss of someone close to you if a difficult process. This site provides resources for adolescents who have recently experienced such a loss and helps to lead them through this process in the healthiest manner possible.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: The One Minute Praise
Lesson outlining a short activity where students turn to their neighbor and say something nice about them. How it feels to receive praise is discussed.
Other
Law School help.com: Tort Damages
Topics addressed at this website include "Damages for injuries to personality," "Damages for losses to real property," "Personal injury damages," "Wrongful death and survival," "Punitive damages," and "Economic loss."