TEKS & Objectives
7.13.A. investigate how organisms respond to external stimuli found in the environment such as phototropism and fight or flight
We will examine the human fear response.
I will create a simulated moving spider.
1. Watch video.
2. Review vocabulary and complete quiz.
Fear A feeling caused by a belief that something is dangerous. Fear can help keep you safe, but too much fear can be bad for you.
Fight Response To scare away or fight whatever is scaring us
Flight Response To run away
Instinct Something that your brain and body does naturally, without you having to think about it.
(Like this dog shaking off water)
3. Don’t be afraid of spiders!
4. Make a moving spider.
Speaking of spiders…
What outdoor sport do spiders like?
Fly Fishing
5. “The Science of Fear (and Spiders!)
