Lesson Plan
Origins of Anxiety
Students will explore the evolutionary origins of anxiety, understand its role in survival, and recognize both its benefits and drawbacks in human behavior.
This lesson helps students view anxiety as a natural response rather than a weakness, reducing stigma and encouraging empathy through a historical and biological perspective.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Context Setting
10 minutes
Step 2
Guided Discussion
15 minutes
Step 3
Interactive Activity and Conclusion
10 minutes
Slide Deck
Anxiety Through The Ages
Early Human History
Evolution of Anxiety
Modern Interpretations
Summary & Discussion
Discussion
