Bullying and What it Means to be a Bystander

The students will be able to define what a bully is and what it means to be a bystander. They will also be able to identify strategies to use in a situation when bullying occurs. 

Duration
1-2 hours
Lesson Type
Traditional Lesson

Essential Question

What does it mean to be a bully? What does it mean to be a bystander? Why should we not be either? 

Grade(s):

  • 2

Subject(s):

Recommended Technology:

-SmartBoard 
-Computer

Other Instructional Materials or Notes:

Lesson Progression

  1. Begin the lesson by asking students the following questions:

Have you ever been in a situation where you witnessed bullying behavior?
If so, what did you do, and how did it make you feel? Were you in shock? Mad? Upset?

2. After having students share out their thoughts, the teacher will go through the PowerPoint with students.  
- When presenting strategies that students can use in this situation, the teacher should discuss when it would be appropriate to use each strategy.

3. Students will then watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Leq1Tb71uj0

  • Where did the bullying take place in the video?
  • What strategies were used?
  • How was the bullying resolved?
  • Compare and contrast the fish’s feelings throughout the video.

 
4. After the video, students will be placed into groups of 3-4. The students will role-play a bullying situation and demonstrate a strategy that could resolve the situation.

Bullying and What it Means to be a Bystander PowerPoint

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Anti-bullying tips for kids with, "Five Ways to Stop Bullying!"

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Captain McFinn: Help Kids Learn How to Stop Bullying

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Assessments

The students will be assessed on their responses to the video, and whether or not they are able to role-play a bullying situation with a strategy to resolve it.