Introduction
America is made up of many different kinds of people. Some people were born here, but many more were immigrants to our country. Just as America is made up of many people, so is the smaller community of your school.
Yet there are times when differences can cause people to feel bad about themselves because they are different in some way. Because people sometimes perceive others to be different, they have a hard time accepting others' differences, and as a result may say harmful words or make others feel bad about themselves.
Schools around the country are having trouble with students bullying other students and many of the teachers don't know anything about it.
Bullying is a terrible epidemic that needs to be stopped.
Task
Your task, as a concerned citizen, is to educate your fellow students about what bullying is, why it happens, and how to stop it.
In order to educate other students about bullying, you must first educate yourself thoroughly on one aspect of bullying. Once you have researched the topic, you will need to create a presentation on the topic. Your presentation can be in the form of a Prezi or a Google Slides presentation. You will be expected to present your information to other students in your class.
Process
Group 1:
- What is bullying?
- What are the most common types of bullying in schools?
- What makes a bully?
- Who are the victims?
- What causes bullying in schools?
- What are some factors that may contribute to bullying?
- How can you handle bullies? (Please provide multiple responses for this question.)
- Is there a solution to bullying?
- How does cyberbullying happen?
- What can schools do about cyberbullying?
- How can kids be more responsible with technology?
- What are some effects of bullying?
- What can victims of bullying do when no one is listening?
- Where are victims most likely to be bullied?
- According to the Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System, about how many students reported nationwide that they were being bullied on school property?
- What is tolerance?
- What is a stereotype?
- What are some unfair stereotypes that have been in the media?
- Why is it unfair to make stereotypes?
- What might be some reasons people are not tolerant of others?
- How can someone be more tolerant of others? (Please provide multiple responses for this question.)
- How can we promote tolerance?