How can you recognize bullying? How is verbal bullying different from physical or social bullying, and when has a joke gone too far? Learners use their own experiences and ideas to inform the discussion.

Concepts

bullying

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Additional Tags

teasing, inappropriate behavior, bullying, anti-bullying, social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Search for a supplemental video or news article on the issue to help make the learning experience more tangible

Classroom Considerations

• Be sure to incorporate any school policies or guidelines about bullying when completing the contract portion of the lesson

Pros

• Lesson offers flexibility and focuses on student interaction, rather than too much direct instruction
• Includes three separate activities on the topic, one of which involves hypothetical situations that are provided in the lesson plan

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.6.1.a SL.7.1.a SL.8.1.a