AGE 12–13 UK LESSON PLAN
Upstanders and Allies: Taking Action Against Cyberbullying (UK)
How can you respond when cyberbullying occurs?
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When cyberbullying happens, everyone involved brings their own perspective to the situation. Help learners learn about the importance of empathy, how to consider others' feelings and how to be an upstander when cyberbullying occurs.
Learning Objectives:
Consider the different perspectives of those involved in a cyberbullying incident.
Identify ways to be an upstander or ally to someone being bullied.
Problem-solve potential challenges of responding to cyberbullying.
Key Vocabulary:
cyberbullying
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empathy
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upstander
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ally
Show definitions
cyberbullying:
using digital devices, sites and apps to intimidate, harm and upset someone
empathy:
to imagine the feelings that someone else is experiencing
upstander:
someone who responds to a bullying situation by confronting the bully directly or by telling a trusted adult
ally:
someone who responds to a bullying situation by supporting the person being bullied
Lesson Plan
45 mins.
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Warm-Up: Hurtful or Not?
10 mins.Read: Cai and James
10 mins.Discuss: Where Do People Stand?
20 mins.Wrap-Up Exercise
5 mins.Additional Resources
What You'll Need
Classroom resources
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Lesson Slides
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Cai and JamesHandout Teacher Version
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MiaHandout
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Lesson Quiz
Take-home resources
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Family Activity
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Family Tips