Upstanders and Allies: Taking Action Against Cyberbullying
DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP� UK YEAR 8 (AGE 12-13)
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Essential Question
How can you respond when cyberbullying occurs?
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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.
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Cyberbullying
KEY VOCABULARY
Using digital devices, sites and apps to intimidate, harm and upset someone
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Empathy
KEY VOCABULARY
To imagine the feelings that someone else is experiencing
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Why do you think it might be important to try to empathise �with others?�
Directions:
ACTIVITY: THINK-PAIR-SHARE
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Is what James did in this scenario OK? Why or why not?�
Directions:
ACTIVITY: THINK-PAIR-SHARE
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Directions
ACTIVITY: WHERE DO PEOPLE STAND?
In your group, each person will take on the viewpoint of a different person from the scenario. Write down the person you are taking �the perspective of. Then, based on that perspective, complete the columns in the table. When you're done, each person will share �their responses.
Roles:
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Helpful Actions
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KEY VOCABULARY
Someone who responds to a bullying situation by confronting the bully directly or by telling a trusted adult
Upstander
Someone who responds to a bullying situation by supporting the person being bullied
Ally
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