History of American Wars
History of American Wars: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
A discussion of the history of post-traumatic stress disorder in the military.
CommonLit
Common Lit: Stress for Success
A learning module that begins with "Stress for Success" by Alison Pearce Stevens, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through free...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Coping With Cancer: Novel Methods of Stress Management
Read this passage and study the graphics to complete a five-question quiz related to stress management for cancer patients.
University at Buffalo
University of Buffalo: Stress Management
This University of Buffalo Counseling Services site offers tips on how to recognize and manage stress in school and in life.
BBC
Bbc: Cbbc Newsround: Beating Exam Stress: What Is Exam Stress?
Read about stress, its triggers, and how to cope.
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Psychology: Stress and Health
Virtual learning unit on the theories of personality and the study of stress. Students will find a variety of engaging activities including a personality test, introvert/extrovert experiment, presentation, and video series in addition to...
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...
Learn Engineering
Learn Engineering: Principal Stress, Principal Plane & Mohr's Circle Analysis
Article and video discussing the most convenient way to do a stress analysis called the Mohr's circle. Also, learn the importance of determining maximum normal stress. [9:15]
Other
College of Saint Benedict: Health Advocates: Time Management
This article explains techniques for time management.
Other
Journal of Extension: Stress and Turnover Among Extension Directors
Research study on the relationship between turnover among USDA Extension Directors and job stress.
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.
Other
Stressed Out and Coping in Families
Research study investigating the identification of the nature and impact of stress facing Australian families and their children, an examination of the link between background factors and family stress, and the identification of parents'...
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Veggie Snap! Modifying Bending Stresses in a Flexible Rod
Examples of the effect of bending stresses on flexible rods could include a large tree bending over to the ground, or a fishing pole bending till it snaps. Scientists actually study this phenomenon and discover ways to prevent breakage,...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Stressed and Strained
Students are introduced to the concepts of stress and strain with examples that illustrate the characteristics and importance of these forces in our everyday lives. They explore the factors that affect stress, why engineers need to know...
University of Notre Dame
University Counseling Center: Relaxation Exercises
Describes a variety of techniques you can try that will help you release stress while studying, including deep breathing, muscle relaxation, and meditation.
NBC
Nbc Learn: Stress Less: Calming Strategies
Have you ever felt stressed, angry or frustrated? Have you had a hard time managing those emotions? Chances are, you have and so have your children. In this video produced by the Parent Toolkit, you'll find strategies to help you and...
PBS
Pbs: This Emotional Life: Resilience
Article explaining what resilience is, its relation to personal happiness, misconceptions about it, and how to increase your resilience when facing traumatic events. Includes a collection of videos of well-known figures discussing...
BBC
Bbc: Scotland: Brainsmart
Beginners guide to how the human brain works and suggestions for taking care of it, memorizing numbers, remembering names, managing stress, and more. Take a trip inside and see what happens when it learns something new.
Other
Baltimore Co. Public Schools: Chesapeake Bay Food Webs (Online Research Model)
Food webs lesson, which focuses on Chesapeake Bay habitats, integrates biological concepts with literacy knowledge and skills. Lesson directs students to answer the question, how does a human-caused stress placed on the environment...
Other
Pbis World: Teach Coping Skills
This resource from PBIS provides reasons for teaching coping skills, when to teach coping skills, and how to teach coping skills. Numerous references are provided to support Tier I, Tier II, and Tier III students.
Curated OER
Kids Health: Studying for Tests
Poor grades, a lack of confidence, and test taking anxiety can all result from an inability to study effectively. Look through this site to learn how to be a more productive student, settle down to study, and ease the terrors associated...
Other
University of Northern Iowa: Study Skills
Collection of web sites that provide tips to help you study more effectively, manage your time, take better notes, and handle the stresses of school life.
CommonLit
Common Lit: Coping Mechanisms
Work, school, money - these are some of the most common stressors in everyday life. The effects of stress on a person's mental and emotional health may vary, but without the proper tools to cope, stress can have serious consequences. It...
Society for Science and the Public
Science News for Students: Perfect Pacifier
A new study has found that a mother's arms are incredibly effective at reducing the physical symptoms of stress in crying babies. This article reports on the study and its implications. Includes a brief video. [1:56]