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Building a Bully-Free Community

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Lesson Plan

Building a Bully-Free Community

Promote kindness and inclusion

In this lesson, students will engage in collaborative activities to understand the roles of bystanders, allies, and upstanders in preventing bullying. They will work together to create a campaign that promotes kindness and inclusion within their school. This lesson is important as it empowers students to take active roles in fostering a positive and supportive school environment, enhancing their social-emotional skills and awareness.

Audience

8th Grade Students

Time

1 hour 30 mins

Approach

Promote kindness and inclusion

Materials

Post-it notes, Markers, Large poster paper, Discussion Questions, Worksheet on Roles, and Printable Cards for Campaign Ideas

Step 1

Introduction

10 mins

  • Begin with a brief discussion on what bullying is and its impact on individuals and the school community.
  • Ask students to share any experiences or observations related to bullying (anonymously if preferred).

Step 2

Exploring Roles

20 mins

  • Introduce the roles of bystanders, allies, and upstanders.
  • Distribute the 'Worksheet on Roles' and have students work in pairs to complete it.
  • Discuss the completed worksheets as a class, highlighting key points.

Step 3

Group Activity: Campaign Creation

40 mins

  • Divide students into small groups and provide each group with large poster paper and markers.
  • Instruct groups to brainstorm and design a campaign to promote kindness and inclusion.
  • Use 'Printable Cards for Campaign Ideas' to inspire creativity.
  • Have each group present their campaign to the class.

Step 4

Discussion and Reflection

15 mins

  • Use the 'Discussion Questions' to facilitate a class discussion on the importance of being an ally or upstander.
  • Encourage students to reflect on how they can apply these roles in their daily lives.

Step 5

Closure

5 mins

  • Summarize the key points discussed in the lesson.
  • Encourage students to take one actionable step towards promoting a bully-free community in their school.
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Discussion

Discussion Questions

Facilitate a class discussion on the roles of bystanders, allies, and upstanders in preventing bullying.

What are some ways you can be an ally or upstander in your school?

Encourage students to think about specific actions they can take to support their peers.







Why is it important to promote kindness and inclusion?

Discuss the positive impact on the school environment and individual well-being.







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Worksheet

Worksheet on Roles

This worksheet helps students explore the roles of bystanders, allies, and upstanders in bullying situations.

Define the role of a bystander in a bullying situation.

Consider what actions a bystander might take.







How can an ally support someone who is being bullied?

Think about emotional and practical support.







What actions can an upstander take to prevent bullying?

Consider both direct and indirect actions.







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Worksheet

Printable Cards for Campaign Ideas

These cards provide ideas and prompts to help students brainstorm their kindness and inclusion campaigns.




Create a slogan that promotes kindness.







Design a poster that encourages inclusion.







Think of a school-wide event to celebrate diversity.







Plan a social media campaign to spread positivity.




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