Lesson Plan

Shield Up! Lesson Plan

Students will identify bullying and cyberbullying, understand their impact, and practice three coping strategies through interactive discussion, activities, and a scenario game.

Bullying and cyberbullying harm mental health and learning. This trauma-informed, neurodiverse-friendly lesson builds awareness, empathy, and equips students with practical coping tools to foster a safer peer environment.

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Materials

Prep

Teacher Preparation

10 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up: Emotion Check-In

5 minutes

Step 2

Introduction & Discussion

5 minutes

Step 3

Activity: Coping Strategies

10 minutes

Step 4

Game: Cyberbullying Scenarios

7 minutes

Step 5

Cool-Down: Reflection

3 minutes

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Slide Deck

Shield Up!

Today’s Objectives

What Is Bullying?

What Is Cyberbullying?

Why It Matters

Three Coping Strategies

Strategy Spotlight: Deep Breathing

Game Time: Cyberbullying Scenarios

Cool-Down & Reflection

Thank You!

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Script

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Discussion

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Activity

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Game

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Warm Up

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Cool Down

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