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Digital Kindness Quest Plan

By the end of the lesson, students will be able to recognize examples of cyberbullying, apply effective strategies to prevent and respond to it, and commit to promoting kindness online.

Equips 7th graders with the awareness and skills to combat digital harassment, fostering a safer online environment and encouraging respectful behavior.

Audience

7th Grade, Middle School Students

Time

15 minutes

Approach

Interactive scenarios, group brainstorming, and a class pledge reinforce learning.

Materials

Classroom Computer Or Projector, Whiteboard And Markers, Cyberbullying Scenarios Handout, Response Strategy Poster, Digital Kindness Pledge, and Timer

Prep

Prepare Materials

5 minutes

Step 1

Introduction

2 minutes

  • Briefly define cyberbullying and its forms.
  • Ask students if they have seen or experienced online harassment.
  • Emphasize the lesson goal: recognize, prevent, respond, and promote kindness.

Step 2

Scenario Analysis

5 minutes

  • Distribute the Cyberbullying Scenarios Handout.
  • In pairs, have students read each scenario and identify the type of cyberbullying.
  • Prompt them to discuss the impact on the victim.

Step 3

Response Strategy Brainstorm

4 minutes

  • Display the Response Strategy Poster.
  • Invite students to suggest ways to safely respond or intervene in each scenario.
  • Record strategies on the whiteboard under categories: 'Prevent', 'Respond', and 'Support'.

Step 4

Digital Kindness Pledge

3 minutes

  • Project the Digital Kindness Pledge.
  • Read the pledge aloud together and have students write or affirm their commitment.
  • Encourage students to share one way they will practice digital kindness.

Step 5

Wrap-Up

1 minute

  • Summarize key takeaways: recognizing cyberbullying, employing response strategies, and promoting kindness.
  • Remind students where to find support if they witness or experience online harassment.
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Lesson Plan

Behind The Screen Lesson Plan

Students will identify forms of cyberbullying, understand its impact on peers, and practice safe, supportive strategies to prevent and respond to online harassment.

Equips 7th graders with essential digital citizenship skills, fostering empathy and empowering them to create a safer, more respectful online environment.

Audience

7th Grade, Middle School Students

Time

15 minutes

Approach

Interactive scenarios, group discussion, and class commitment

Materials

Classroom Computer Or Projector, Whiteboard And Markers, Cyberbullying Scenarios Handout, Response Strategy Poster, Digital Kindness Pledge, and Timer

Prep

Prepare Materials

5 minutes

Step 1

Introduction

2 minutes

  • Define cyberbullying and its common forms (e.g., harassment, exclusion, impersonation).
  • Invite students to share if they have seen or experienced online harassment.
  • Outline the lesson objectives: recognize, prevent, respond, and promote kindness online.

Step 2

Scenario Analysis

5 minutes

  • Distribute the Cyberbullying Scenarios Handout.
  • In pairs, have students read each scenario and identify the type of cyberbullying depicted.
  • Prompt discussion of the emotional and social impact on the victim.

Step 3

Response Strategy Brainstorm

4 minutes

  • Display the Response Strategy Poster.
  • Ask students to suggest strategies under three categories: 'Prevent', 'Respond', and 'Support'.
  • Record their ideas on the whiteboard for each category.

Step 4

Digital Kindness Pledge

3 minutes

  • Project the Digital Kindness Pledge.
  • Read the pledge aloud as a class; have students write or verbally affirm their commitment.
  • Invite volunteers to share one way they will practice digital kindness this week.

Step 5

Wrap-Up

1 minute

  • Summarize the key takeaways: identifying cyberbullying, applying response strategies, and promoting kindness.
  • Remind students where to seek help if they witness or experience online harassment.
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Slide Deck

Behind the Screen

Exploring Cyberbullying: Forms, Impact, and How We Can Respond Effectively

Welcome students! Introduce today’s topic on cyberbullying. Explain that in the next 15 minutes we’ll learn to recognize, respond to, and prevent online harassment.

Lesson Objectives

• Identify common forms of cyberbullying
• Understand its emotional and social impact
• Practice safe and supportive response strategies

Read the objectives aloud. Emphasize what students will gain by the end of the lesson.

What is Cyberbullying?

Cyberbullying is the use of digital devices to harass, threaten, or humiliate someone.
Examples include mean texts, spreading rumors online, exclusion from group chats, or impersonation.

Define cyberbullying in your own words, then show the definition. Ask if anyone has witnessed or experienced these behaviors online.

Forms of Cyberbullying

• Harassment: Repeatedly sending mean or threatening messages
• Exclusion: Leaving someone out of online groups or chats
• Impersonation: Hacking or creating fake profiles
• Rumor-spreading: Posting lies or gossip

Briefly review each form. Invite students to give examples they’ve seen.

Scenario Analysis

Open the Cyberbullying Scenarios Handout.
In pairs:

  1. Identify the type of cyberbullying in each scenario.
  2. Discuss how the victim might feel.

Direct students to their handouts. Explain they have 5 minutes in pairs to read and discuss.

Response Strategy Brainstorm

Refer to the Response Strategy Poster.
Suggest strategies for each category:
• Prevent
• Respond
• Support

Display the poster. Encourage students to call out ideas quickly; record on the board under each category.

Digital Kindness Pledge

I pledge to:
• Think before I post or share
• Speak up kindly online
• Stand with friends who are targeted
• Report bullying to a trusted adult

Project the pledge. Read it line by line, then have students write or recite it together. Ask for volunteers to share one commitment.

Key Takeaways

• Recognize different forms of cyberbullying
• Use Prevent, Respond, and Support strategies
• Commit to digital kindness and seek help when needed

Summarize the main points and remind students of resources (counselor, teacher, parent) if they need help.

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Worksheet

Cyberbullying Scenarios Handout

Read each scenario below. For each one, answer the questions that follow:

Scenario 1

Alex often receives mean messages on a group chat about their appearance. The sender uses mocking emojis and tags Alex so everyone sees the messages.

  1. What form of cyberbullying is happening here? (e.g., harassment, exclusion, impersonation, rumor-spreading)



  2. How might Alex feel after seeing these messages?






  3. What is one safe way you could support Alex or intervene?






Scenario 2

Jordan’s classmates purposely leave Jordan’s name off the online study group chat and share homework tips in a separate chat without inviting Jordan.

  1. What form of cyberbullying is depicted here?



  2. How might Jordan feel being excluded?






  3. What could you say or do to help Jordan feel included?






Scenario 3

Someone creates a fake social media profile using Maya’s photos and posts embarrassing statuses pretending to be her.

  1. Identify the form of cyberbullying in this scenario.



  2. How do you think Maya might react to this situation?






  3. Suggest a strategy Maya could use to address or report this behavior.






Scenario 4

Rumors spread online that Sam cheated on a test. Classmates share unverified screenshots claiming Sam paid someone to take the exam.

  1. Which form of cyberbullying is taking place?



  2. What impact could these rumors have on Sam’s feelings or reputation?






  3. What is one way you could help stop the spread of these rumors?






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Activity

Response Strategy Poster

PreventRespondSupport
• Think before you post: pause and consider impact• Block or mute the harasser• Reach out privately to the person being targeted
• Adjust privacy settings: limit who can see or comment• Report abuse to platform moderators• Listen empathetically and let them share their feelings
• Choose kind words: avoid sharing rumors or hurtful jokes• Calmly ask the bully to stop• Encourage them to talk to a trusted adult or counselor
• Create positive online norms: model respectful behavior• Save evidence (screenshots)• Stand up for them publicly with supportive messages
• Only join groups that promote respect• Don’t forward hurtful messages• Include them in chats or group activities
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Activity

Digital Kindness Pledge

I pledge to:
• Think before I post or share content online


• Speak kindly and respectfully in all my digital interactions


• Stand with friends who are being targeted and offer support


• Report any bullying I see to a trusted adult


• Model positive, respectful behavior in every online community

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