When it comes to the issue of bullying, outside of the bully and the victim are others who either act as a bystander or an upstander. What do you think it means to by a bystander? What could it mean to be an upstander? Explain your thoughts in 3-5 sentences.

Based on the bullying documentary you watched, what would you suggest as a solution to bullying that can occur at the high school level?

Today’s Learning Goal

I will be able to discuss the issue of bullying sincerely and reflect on how it relates to my willingness to help victims of bullying by participating in a collaborative activity.

Types of Bullying

• Cyber Bullying

• Verbal Bullying & Name Calling

• Physcial Bullying

• Workplace Bullying

• Parental Bullying

• Sexual Harrassment

Statistics

• 77% of all students are bullied verbally in some way

• Out of the 77% of those bullied, 14% have a severe or bad reaction to the abuse – poor self-esteem, depression, anxiety about going to school and

even suicidal thoughts

• 56% of students have admitted to witnessing bullying

• 35% of teens have been threatened online

• Facilitator:– Read each discussion question aloud:

• What do you think is the definition of a What do you think is the definition of a bystanderbystander? Discuss personal experiences in which ? Discuss personal experiences in which you have played the role of a you have played the role of a bystanderbystander when it comes to bullying. Discuss the actions of when it comes to bullying. Discuss the actions of bystandersbystanders you saw in the documentary. you saw in the documentary.

• What do you think is the definition of an What do you think is the definition of an upstanderupstander? Discuss personal experiences in which ? Discuss personal experiences in which you have stood up for others being bullied. Discuss ways others stood up for victims of you have stood up for others being bullied. Discuss ways others stood up for victims of bullying in the documentary.bullying in the documentary.

– Begin sharing the first idea with • “I think being a bystander means____________.”

– Make sure everyone shares at least one thought or example

• Recorder:– Write each group member’s name at the top of a sheet of line paper– Take notes as group members share their ideas. (Handwriting must be neat and legible!)– Share an idea of your own

• Time Keeper:– Make sure your group is on track and that everyone has a chance to share– Look at the timer or ask the teacher for periodic time checks– Share an idea of your own

• Spokesperson:– Share an idea of your own in group– You will present the definitions of bystander and upstander and the main ideas shared within

your group to the class

1. Learn more about mean, cruel, and bullying behavior. Educate yourself, friends, family, and community.

2. Help others who are currently being bullied. Befriend a victim.

3. Stop untrue or harmful messages from spreading online or in person.

4. Get friends involved in stopping bullying behavior.

5. Make friends outside of your circle. Have lunch with someone who is alone.

6. Be aware of bullying and upstander policies at your school.

7. Welcome new students, be friendly.

8. Refuse to be a bystander and be a rolemodel instead.

9. Respect others’ differences and help others show respect. Encourage people to be different, and to own their differences.

10. Develop an anti-bullying campaign, or join an upstander project.

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Choose one way in which you pledge to be an upstander this week.