Being a bystander can often cause as much harm as a bully causes. Junior high class members learn more about their role in a bullying situation with a presentation that defines the types of bullying, lists ways to deescalate a bullying situation, and addresses the reasons a person might become a bully.

Concepts

bullying, friendship, peers, peer pressure, cyberbullying

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Send the link home for class members to discuss with their parents
• Connect with a school-wide focus on preventing bullying

Classroom Considerations

• Presentation is in a PDF format
• Each slide has a lot of words; pause regularly to address each point

Pros

• Provides advice for self-advocacy and maintaining self-esteem
• Versatile for multiple uses

Cons

• None