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Stand Up, Speak Out!

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Ja'Mela Smith

Tier 1
For Schools

Lesson Plan

Stand Up, Speak Out!

Teach students about bullying

This lesson aims to educate students about bullying, its effects, and how to prevent it. Through a collaborative discussion and a creative project, students will learn to identify bullying behaviors and develop strategies to stand up against them. This lesson is important as it empowers students to create a safe and inclusive environment, fostering empathy and understanding among peers.

Audience

Bullying Prevention

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Collaborative Learning, Project-Based Learning, Trauma-Informed Teaching

Materials

Discussion Questions, Art Supplies (markers, paper, etc.), and Bullying Prevention Poster Guidelines

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Begin with a brief introduction about the importance of understanding and preventing bullying.
  • Explain the objectives of the lesson: to learn about bullying and how to prevent it.

Step 2

Discussion

10 mins

  • Use the Discussion Questions to facilitate a conversation about what bullying is, its effects, and personal experiences.
  • Encourage students to share their thoughts and listen to others respectfully.

Step 3

Activity: Create a Bullying Prevention Poster

10 mins

  • Divide students into small groups and provide them with art supplies.
  • Instruct each group to create a poster that promotes bullying prevention, using the Bullying Prevention Poster Guidelines.
  • Encourage creativity and collaboration within the groups.

Step 4

Closure

5 mins

  • Have each group present their poster to the class.
  • Summarize key points from the discussion and activity.
  • Encourage students to apply what they've learned in their daily interactions.
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Discussion

Discussion Questions

A set of questions to guide a discussion on bullying, its effects, and prevention strategies.

What is bullying?

Discuss different forms of bullying, including physical, verbal, and cyberbullying.







How does bullying affect individuals and communities?

Explore emotional, social, and academic impacts of bullying.







What can we do to prevent bullying in our school?

Encourage students to think of practical strategies and actions they can take.







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Reading

Bullying Prevention Poster Guidelines

Guidelines to help students create effective bullying prevention posters.

  • Include a clear and positive message about preventing bullying.
  • Use bright colors and bold text to make the poster eye-catching.
  • Incorporate images or drawings that represent kindness and inclusion.
  • Ensure the poster is easy to read and understand.
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