CYBER-BULLY Lesson Plan
Lesson Objective:
Students will gain a deeper understanding of what cyber-bullying is. They will review the usage
of STOP/WALK/TALK and SHARP as a response to cyber-bullying.
PLEASE SHOW THE WEBINAR FROM SUPERINTENDENT BARRY!
http://equity.aurorak12.org/pbis/bully-prevention/
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Even Playing Field Activity:
o On a scratch piece of paper, write down a time you felt bullied or threatened…this
is to be anonymous
o Ball up the paper and throw it across the room
o Someone picks it up
o “Whip Around” take turns reading what a person wrote
o Debrief
Introduce topics for the day
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Review SHARP
Review STOP/WALK/TALK
Review definition of Bullying
Introduce Cyber-Bulling
Resources that are available
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Review SHARP—our positively stated expectations help reinforce that if we are SHARP
we will be less likely to bully.
o Safe: keep hands and feet to self
o Honest and Trustworthy: Tell the truth—even when it is difficult to do
o Accountable: Practice what you learn when you are outside the classroom
o Respectful: Treat others the way you would like them to treat you. Use
language that supports others. Act with honor and esteem at all times.
o Persistent: Follow the rules every day. Be a role model of positive behavior.
Be a problem solver in all situations.
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Review STOP WALK TALK
o Universal STOP signal—practice
o Walk away from the situation
o Talk to an adult
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What is Bullying?
o When one person or a group of people scare or hurt someone else over and over
again.
o Bullies hurt others who are often weaker or less confident.
o Bullying is often done on purpose and it can happen anywhere, such as at school,
in the park, on a sports team, on the internet or even at home.
o Often the person being bullied has a hard time defending themselves.
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What is Cyber-bullying?
o Being cruel to others by sending or posting harmful material using technological
means
o An individual or group that uses information and communication involving
electronic technologies to facilitate deliberate and repeated harassment or threat to
an individual or group.
o Also known as: ‘Electronic Bullying’ & ‘Online Social Cruelty’
Go through Power Point highlighting cyber- BULLY TYPES: Flaming, Harassment,
Impersonation, Exclusion, Outing, Trickery, Denigration, Cyber Stalking and FACTS ABOUT
BULLYING
o There is A LOT of information in the power point presentation. Please
use your own judgment on how to present it. We think all of the stats
are good, but there may be certain ones your students could focus on.
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How can you protect yourself from cyber-bullying?
o Don’t give out personal information online, whether in instant message
profiles, chat rooms, blogs, or on Web sites.
o Don’t tell anyone your email or instant messaging passwords, even your
friends.
o If someone sends a mean or threatening message, don't respond. Save it and
show it to a trusted adult.
o If someone is sending mean messages to you through IM or texts, just log off
or shut off your phone. You can also ‘block’ certain people from sending you
messages on some Web sites. You can’t be bullied if the bully can’t access
you!
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Final Stat indicating the need for STOP/WALK/TALK:
o 57% of students who experience harassment in school never report the
incident to the school. 10% of those who do not report stay quiet because they
do not believe that teachers or staff can do anything. As a result, more than a
quarter of students feel that school is an unsafe place to be.
o THIS CAN CHANGE IF YOU STOP/WALK/TALK!!!!
Thoughts from the Deans:
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We wanted ALL the kids to hear this, so please read it as a note from the Deans:
Thoughts from the Deans:
Already there have been incidences of cyber bullying on Facebook this year. “Who’s Prettier?”
and “So-and-so” versus “So-and-so” are what lead to “trash talking.” It has involved students
from our school as well as students from other schools. They usually lead to fights.
What people need to be aware of is that when something is posted on Facebook, like a video, it
can be recovered and shown as evidence. Facebook has started taking legal action against
people who continue to make threats.
The consequence of cyber bullying at AWCPA is a suspension due to encouraging a fight. When
a fight does occur, on or off school property, it comes back to the school. Students talk about it.
They tell their friends. Any student involved in fighting gets suspended and the police get
notified to issue tickets.
If anyone is bullying you through texts, emails, or Facebook, be sure to save the messages and
let an adult know what it is happening.
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Final reminder to BE SHARP and Make Good Choices 
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Here is an article on bullying if you need it—from Time For Kids:
http://www.timeforkids.com/news/bullies-beware/10986