Understanding the Fight or Flight Response

Learn about fight or flight response

This lesson introduces 5th-grade students to the 'fight or flight' response, explaining how our bodies react to perceived threats and why this reaction is important for survival. Through interactive activities, students will learn to identify when they are experiencing these responses and how to manage them effectively. This lesson is important as it helps students understand their physiological reactions to stress and equips them with strategies to manage these responses, promoting emotional regulation and resilience.