The APA Committee of Teachers of Psychology in Secondary Schools (TOPSS) and the APA Education Directorate are pleased to announce a new 6-lesson unit plan Stress and Health (PDF, 454KB)opens in new window developed by Stephanie Franks, MS, Stacie Spencer, PhD, and Ann Vanichkachorn, MD. The six lessons cover:
- What is Stress?
- Types of Stress
- The Stress Response
- Chronic Stress and Mental and Physical Health
- Coping and Stress Management Strategies
- Promoting Mental and Physical Health
Each lesson includes a general overview, definitions of key terms, and a content outline; the lesson plan also includes fifteen classroom activities, eight critical thinking exercises, one laboratory exercise, references, and a resource list. The twenty-four activities and exercises can be found in the online TOPSS searchable activities database or download the lesson plan (PDF, 454KB)opens in new window.
TOPSS thanks the APF David and Carol Myers Fund to Support Teachers of Psychology in Secondary Schools for its support of this project. TOPSS welcomes your feedback on the new lesson plan.
You can find more TOPSS lesson plans at APA Teachers of Psychology in Secondary Schools.
