Taking Action Against Cyberbullying
How can you respond when cyberbullying occurs?
Middle School Edition
Read the scenario below.
Let's empathize with the characters in this story ...
How do you think this situation made Kevin feel?
Is what Jose did in this scenario OK? Why, or why not?
DISCUSSION: How could this situation be helped?
- Based on the scenario, what could have helped Kevin in this situation?
- What actions by which people would have been beneficial to Kevin? Who could have helped?
In Kevin's story, who could have been an upstander? Who could have been an ally?
Additional Resources
Resources:
- Upstanders and Allies: Taking Action Against Cyberbullying | Common Sense Education
- Report Cyberbullying | StopBullying.gov
- What to Do If You're a Victim — Delete Cyberbullying (endcyberbullying.net)
Parent Resources:
Family Activity - Cyberbullying, Digital Drama & Hate Speech - Grades 6-8 - Google Slides
K–12 Family Tips: Cyberbullying, Digital Drama, & Hate Speech | Common Sense Education
STANDARDS ALIGNMENT:
CASEL- 1a, 1b, 1c, 1d, 1e, 2a, 2b, 2c, 2d, 2e, 2f, 3a, 3b, 3c, 3d, 4a, 4b, 4c, 4d, 5a, 5b, 5c, 5d, 5e, 5f
AASL- I.A.1, I.A.2, II.A.1, II.A.2, III.A.1, III.A.2, V.A.2, V.A.3, VI.A.1, VI.A.2, VI.A.3, I.B.1, I.B.2, I.B.3, II.B.1, II.B.2, III.B.1, III.B.2, IV.B.2, IV.B.4, I.C.1, II.C.1, II.C.2, III.C.1, III.C.2, V.C.1, V.C.3, I.D.1, I.D.2, I.D.3, I.D.4, II.D.1, II.D.2, II.D.3, III.D.1, III.D.2, V.D.1, V.D.2, VI.D.1, VI.D.2, VI.D.3, II.B.3
ISTE - 2a, 2b, 2d