Lesson Plan
Bullying Basics
Students will learn to define bullying, understand its harms, and identify bullying behaviors in scenarios, preparing them to recognize and address bullying in real life.
By grasping what constitutes bullying and its impact, students develop empathy, feel empowered to speak up, and help maintain a respectful, safe classroom community.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Review Materials and Set Up
10 minutes
Step 1
Define Bullying
3 minutes
Step 2
Group Scenario Activity
7 minutes
Step 3
Class Discussion
3 minutes
Step 4
Quick Quiz
2 minutes
Slide Deck
Bullying Definitions
What Is Bullying?
Physical Bullying
Verbal Bullying
Social Bullying
Discussion
Activity
Lesson Plan
Intervention Strategies
Students will learn four safe bystander intervention strategies—distract, include, support, tell an adult—and practice choosing and using one when witnessing bullying.
By mastering practical intervention skills, students will feel empowered to safely help peers, reduce bullying incidents, and foster a more inclusive classroom community.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Review Materials and Print Resources
10 minutes
Step 1
Review Intervention Strategies
3 minutes
Step 2
Think-Pair-Share Discussion
3 minutes
Step 3
Scenario Role-Play Activity
7 minutes
Step 4
Reflection & Quick Quiz
2 minutes
Lesson Plan
From Bystander to Hero
Students will identify when to seek adult help, apply bystander strategies responsibly, and reflect on their role as positive heroes in stopping bullying.
Knowing when to involve a trusted adult safeguards student well-being, reinforces accountability, and empowers learners to act safely and confidently to end bullying.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials and Review Concepts
10 minutes
Step 1
Review Key Strategies
3 minutes
Step 2
Discussion: When to Involve an Adult
4 minutes
Step 3
Role-Play Scenarios
5 minutes
Step 4
Worksheet & Quiz
3 minutes
Worksheet
Worksheet
Worksheet
Quiz
Bullying Basics Quiz
Quiz
Intervention Strategies Quiz
Quiz
Bystander to Hero Quiz
