Mental Health Sr: The Science of Feeling Anxious

On-Site School Program

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  • Grade 9
  • Grade 10
  • Grade 11
  • Grade 12
An educator presents a demonstration using 5 coloured blocks sitting on a table.

Details

What’s going on in your brain when you feel anxious? How does stress affect your body, and when can stress be a good thing? Find the answers to these questions and more. Plus, learn some evidence-based coping strategies for dealing with anxiety and stress.

Type: Interactive Presentation
Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12
Duration: 45 minutes
Capacity: 15 to 350 students at a time
Price: $12 per student
Language: English only

Request Your On-Site Field Trip


Schedule until June 21, 2024

  • January 24, March 27 and May 7 & 8
  • 1 p.m.

For dates that are currently available, please refer to the Request Your On-Site Field Trip form.

This program supports Open Minds, Healthy Minds: Ontario’s Comprehensive Mental Health and Addictions Strategy.

Sensory Considerations

Students will be viewing real biological specimens, including animal and human specimens. The Ontario Science Centre follows the guidelines of the Ontario Anatomy Act, which states that human specimens are treated with dignity and respect and used for educational purposes only. Please let the bookings staff know if there are any considerations or accommodations needed for your class.

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