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Smithsonian Institution

National Air and Space Museum: Milestones of Flight

For Students 9th - 10th
This Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum site tells the history of fight with an easy to use timeline. Also, find out about specific flights in the list of links.
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Sophia Learning

Sophia: The Amygdala and Fight/flight Reaction: Lesson 2

For Students 9th - 10th
At the end of this tutorial, the learner will understand how the brain structure called the amygdala impacts people's behavior when they are in conflict. It is 2 of 3 in the series titled "The Amygdala and Fight/Flight Reaction."
Unit Plan
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Quelling the Adrenaline Response: Lesson 2

For Students 9th - 10th
At the end of this tutorial, the learner will understand and be able to use basic techniques to reduce intensity of their own fight or flight reaction. It is 2 of 3 in the series titled "Quelling the Adrenaline Response."
Unit Plan
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Raising the "Reaction Threshold": Lesson 2

For Students 9th - 10th
At the end of this tutorial, the learner will understand how familiarity with situations and preparation can reduce the likelihood and intensity of their fight or flight reaction. It is 2 of 3 in the series titled "Raising the "Reaction...
Primary
Other

War Times Journal: Fighting the Flying Circus: Cpt. Edward v. Rickenbacker

For Students 9th - 10th
Read the memoirs of Eddie Rickenbacker, famous pilot from World War I. An interesting look at the aspects of aerial warfare.
Unit Plan
Science Museum, London

Making the Modern World: What Is Stress?

For Students 9th - 10th
This website gives an overview of stress, its causes, and the physical and psychological results. Case studies and a glossary are included.
Article
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Tools to Be More Present With Students

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
How we can be in the parasympathetic "rest and digest" state of our nervous system or the sympathetic "fight or flight" at any given moment. In both cases, we can only operate in one or the other brain networks at any given moment. Here...
eBook
Other

The War Times Journal: High Adventure

For Students 9th - 10th
A selection of writings from a pilot who served in the Lafayette Escadrille and the 94th Pursuit squadron with Eddie Rickenbacker. Provides details on aerial fighting tactics during World War 1.
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Other

California Science Center: Goose Bumps! The Science of Fear

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about fear, and perhaps face your own fears at this fun site. You can learn about fear and the brain, fear in the wild, fear and media, the fun side of fear, and dealing with your fears. Then, maybe you'll be close enough to see...
Activity
Other

Changing minds.org: James Lange Theory of Emotion

For Students 9th - 10th
An easy-to-read description of the James-Lange Theory of Emotion along with a quote from William James, co-creator of the theory, who describes the theory in his own words.
Article
Curated OER

Kids Health: Being Afraid

For Students 3rd - 5th
Everyone is afraid of something. Maybe you're afraid of heights, your friend might be scared of the big monster that lives in his closet, and your little sister is spooked by circus clowns. We all have different fears, and they may even...
Article
Other

Tsbvi: Sensory Integrative Dysfunction in Young Children

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
An article on Sensory Integrative Dysfunction. Beginning with a definition of sensory integration, the author goes on to trace the history of what is now called sensory integration and its dysfunction. Included here are discussions of...
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Sophia Learning

Sophia: Security, Confidence, and Courage: Lesson 2

For Students 9th - 10th
At the end of this tutorial, the learner will understand how feelings of security, confidence, and courage can reduce the likelihood and intensity of a fight/flight reaction. It is 2 of 3 in the series titled "Security, confidence, and...

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