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Peer pressure and the desire for acceptance are powerful things. A thought-provoking activity looks at the positive and negative effects of wanting to belong to a group. Class members examine the roles of the perpetrator, the victim, the bystander, and the upstander in response to an act of injustice.
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Instructional Ideas
- Begin by having class members journal about a time they, or someone they know, went along with a group although they know that to do so was wrong
- After journaling, have the class brainstorm possible motives for why individuals go along with a group and leave the list posted throughout the lesson
- Preview the Shalen video to determine if class members will read the transcript of the "In" Group or watch the video
Classroom Considerations
- The lessons are cumulative and designed to be taught in order
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- Fifth in a 15-lesson unit
- requires multiple copies of Shalen's story and the vocabulary handout
Pros
- Offers tips on how upstanders can respond safely to acts of injustice
- Recognizes both positive as well as negative aspects of belonging
Cons
- None