Introduction
Have you ever felt your heart race before a test or your hands shake during a stressful moment? That is your body reposting to stress. Anxiety is a normal biological reaction but when it becomes overwhelming, it can affect daily life.
Guiding Questions:
What happens in the brain during anxiety?
What are healthy ways to I manage anxiety?
How does stress affect the body?
Task
Students will work in groups to create a Canvas presentation or short video explaining how the brain responds to stress:
1. Physical symptoms of anxiety
2. Healthy coping strategies
3. How the brain responds to stress
Process
Step One: Assign Roles
Neuroscientist- Researches Brain function
Wellness Coach- Finds coping strategies
Editor- Creates video
Health Specialist- Explains body symptoms
Step Two: Research using sites below
- kidshealth.org
-cdc.gov
Step Three: Collaborate
- Use Google Docs to organize notes and info
- Use discussion boards to communicate roles
- Share drafts and give feedback
Step Four: Create Project
Your project must include
- at least 2 coping strategies
- At least 3 physical effects of stress
- A labeled diagram of the brain
Step Five: Submit
Upload your final project to your class platform
Evaluation
Rubric (100 points total):
- Content Accuracy (25 pts)
- Explanation of Brain & Body (20 pts)
- Creativity & Design (20 pts)
- Coping Strategies & Analysis (25 pts)
- Group Participation (10 pts)
Conclusion
Understanding how your braiding and body react to stress could help you take control of your mental health. Anxiety is something everyone experiences, but learning how to manage it makes a big difference.