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Handout
Wolfram Research

Wolfram Mathworld:triskaidekaphobia

For Students 9th - 10th
In this resource the historical perspective of why people fear the number 13 is examined.
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Article
New York Times

New York Times: Health Guide: Phobia

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] One-page overview of the causes, symptoms, and treatment of simple, specific phobias.
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Website
Other

Global Issues: War, Propaganda, and the Media

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource has an incredible amount of information regarding propaganda. Includes links to numerous topics with propaganda analysis. Offers unique perspectives that challenge the reader to question commonly held beliefs.
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Article
Other

George Washington University: Anxiety

For Students 9th - 10th
Are you anxious? This site from the George Washington University briefly describes anxiety and offers a few techniques for reducing the feeling of anxiety in the classroom.
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Activity
Quizlet

Quizlet: Elements of Suspense: Flashcards

For Students 7th - 8th
This set of interactive flashcards focuses on 5 vocabulary words related to the elements of suspense.
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eBook
LM Digital Media

Kids World Fun: The Willies [Pdf]

For Students 2nd - 4th
The ebook shares a story of a boy who has a "case of the willies" at night. This book helps to reinforce that there is no such thing as monsters.
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Article
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies

Mocomi: What Is a Phobia?

For Students 2nd - 8th
Describes some common phobias such as Acrophobia and Claustrophobia.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Sophia: Speaking in Class: Anxiety

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Black and white photograph of a person with hands in front of his/her face in a nervous or anxious gesture.