PBS
Pbs.org: Education: 5 Ways to Reduce Stress and Feel Like Yourself Again
Teaching during a pandemic has undoubtedly been stressful, and it has left many teachers feeling overwhelmed, stressed, and anxious. For many teachers, these feelings have led to burnout and compassion fatigue, and for others the...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Activity: Create Your Plan to Deal With Frustration
Follow the lead of Thinky Pinky on how to cope with frustrations. Complete the four-step plan with examples from Thinky Pinky to help you keep going when you want to give up!
Wolfram Research
Wolfram Science World: Strain
Strain is defined and an equation is stated. Examples of material strain are given and the response of materials to strain is discussed. Includes links to related topics.
Other
University of Winnipeg Physics Dept: Deformation of Solids
This page from the University of Winnipeg Physics Department and the three pages which are linked to it describe the relationship between the strain and the stress experienced by a material. The elastic modulus is defined and an equation...
Other
Planet psych.com: Defense Mechanisms and Why We Use Them
Brief description of some of the most common defense mechanisms and short explanation of why people use them.
Other
Life Events Stress Test
Simple stress test to measure the relative impact of various major life events.
Other
The Complete Guide to the Alexander Technique
A website for learning about this alternative approach to coping with the physical demands that performers face. The site has a wealth of useful information and resources.
Other
Job Stress Network
The Center for Social Epidemiology offers study results, upcoming conference information, and other resources related to stress and methods of coping with it, especially in the work place.
BBC
Bbc Health: Stress
We are all faced with stress in our lives but too much can be damaging. This resource delves into the symptoms of stress, dealing with stress, work related stress, and tackling work stress.
Other
Granta Design Limited: Glossary of Materials Attributes
From the Cambridge Engineering Selector web site. Contains a lengthy list of definitions of a variety of material properties related to solid strength and elasticity (and more). Definitions are accompanied by equations and metric unit...
Other
International Stress Management Association
This non-profit organization is dedicated to helping people cope with life stresses. In addition there is basic information on recognizing and dealing with general and exam-related stress.
English Club
English Club: Learn English: Articles: Word Stress and Sentence Stress
An article by Josef Essberger entitled "Word Stress and Sentence Stress: The Golden Key to English Pronunciation" explaining the meaning of stress, word stress, and sentence stress in English pronunciation.
Curated OER
Kids Health: Five Steps for Fighting Stress
Sometimes you feel angry, scared, upset, or frustrated. Read this article from Kids Health to learn some useful tips on how to manage stress.
Other
Bob's Byway: Glossary of Poetic Terms
Calling itself "unique," Bob's is easy to use, with cross-links throughout, phonetic pronunciation guides when necessary, and many examples and quotations. Click on the letter and scroll for the word.
Other
Alexander Technique International
The international website of the Alexander Technique, an alternative method of coping with the physical stresses that many performers encounter. Lots of resources, including a list of those who teach the method.
Curated OER
Kids Health: Back to School
The first day of school is usually comprised of a mix of anxiety and excitement. Don't let this experience overwhelm you! Look through this article to learn more about what you can do to make this fearfull transition a little smoother.
McGraw Hill
Mc Graw Hill Learning Center: Rigid Bodies and Rotational Motion
From the companion web site for the Contemporary College Physics web site. The collection of pages indexed from this page lead to a variety of useful resources pertinent to Chapter 9 (Rigid Bodies and Rotational Motion) of the book. Such...
WebMD
Web Md: Stress Management Avoiding Unnecessary Stress
WebMD provides a page that lists and discusses ways in which you can avoid/manage stress.
Fact Monster
Fact Monster: Tensile Strength
Presents a simple definition of the phrase "tensile strength."
Johns Hopkins University
Johns Hopkins University: Properties of Solids
From the General Physics for Bio-Science Majors web site. Several properties of solids, many of which pertain to the elasticity of materials. Stress and strain are defined and Young's modulus is explained. The Young's modulus equation is...