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Dealing With Earthquake Fear
Students discuss their fears about earthquakes. They research each fear the class has using the internet. They practice earthquake drills and discuss what to do in the event of an emergency.
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Afraid! Who, Me?
Young scholars confront fear through literature. In this literary elements lesson, students discuss fear and what they know about the horror genre of literature. Young scholars then examine the painting "The Scream," by Edvard Munch and...
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The Crucible
Students explore the historical drama, "The Crucible" by Arthur Miller looking for examples of society's mistrust of nonconformity and the injustice that can as a result of fear.
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Being Brave and Dealing with Fear
Students discuss fears. In this bravery lesson plan, students listen to the book Brave Little Monster by Ken Baker and discuss the monster's fears. They create puppets of themselves being brave.
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Lesson One: How Change Affects Our Lives
Sixth graders discuss fears and how their lives change as they grow up. In this change lesson, 6th graders read the poem "Whatif" by Shel Silverstein. They discuss things they are afraid of or what they used to be afraid of.
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Test Your Research Skills: Fears
For this research skills worksheet, students use the library or Internet to find the official names of the 15 listed phobias on the worksheet.
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I'm Afraid of the Dark
In this writing activity, students read a story starter which asks them to recall a time they were afraid of the dark. Students write the story telling of their experience.
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Fears and Phobias 1
In this vocabulary worksheet, students explore the Greek names for fears and phobias by reading 15 fears and phobias. Students do Internet research to find out the official names. Example: fear of fire (pyrophobia)
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Fears And Phobias 2
In this language arts learning exercise, students demonstrate Internet or library research skills by finding out the names of 15 phobias. Example: fear of men with beards (pogonophobia).
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Puzzle By Phobias: Word Search
For this word search worksheet, students search for scientific terminology for phobias. These are the root words that eventually became English words for common phobias.
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HIV/AIDS: Our Fear, Our Misery
Students in an ESL classroom brainstorm their thoughts, fears and perceptions about HIV/AIDS. In groups, they review how one contracts the virus and how it affects them and their families. They read true stories about people living...
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Children's Literature Across the Curriculum Ideas-Ira Sleeps Over
Learners read Ira Sleeps Over by Bernard Waber. They complete a variety of cross-curricular activities surrounding the ideas presented in the story. Included are reading, art, math, science, writing, social studies, and library...
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Fearlesness
Students explore overcoming fear. As a class, students share experiences of being afraid. After students read a story about being fearful, students compare events in their lives to the character in the story. They sing songs about not...
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Hiv/aids, Year 1, Day 1
Students listen to an explanation distinguishing non-communicable and communicable diseases and the difference between concern and unhealthy fear. They describe the transmission modes for HIV and determine that casual contact can't pass...
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Confidence
Young scholars explore communication and confidence issues. In this communication and confidence lesson, students discuss fear, stage fright, phobia's in relation to the planks of confidence. Young scholars view a related film. Students...
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Kid's Worksheet on Fear
In this emotions and feelings worksheet, students define the emotion of fear. Students then complete several activities to help them understand fear.
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A Chance of a Life Time
Learners view and discuss the painting A Narrow Escape, by Alfred Jacob Miller. They write their own narrative about a time they were either scared or frightened. They make sketches of that time and choose one to paint using watercolor.
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No Fears
Twelfth graders imagine themselves living in a different world and attempt to see themselves in the world differently.
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Help Them Feel Safe.
Students explore how to feel safe. They identify community workers who help keep the faciliies safe.
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Pbs Learning Media: Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood: Life's Little Lessons: New Experiences
Childhood is full of new experiences. Whether going to the doctor, traveling on an airplane, or visiting a relative's house for the first time, talking about and planning for new experiences can help children manage their fears and...
American Psychological Association
What Makes Kids Care?
Sometimes a site just has to be read - and parents - read this one! If a key element to ending senseless violence is teaching children to care about their fellow humans, this article gives some guidance on how to teach just that.
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Health Central: Phobias
Health Central library offers information on what a phobia is and on specific phobias and their treatments.