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Second Grade
LESSON
Five
If a Tree Falls in the Forest… From Bystander to Upstander
45 minutes
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Lesson Overview
Students will discuss their understanding of bullying, watch a video on helping victims, and learn about bystanders and upstanders. They'll be introduced to three steps to becoming an upstander: Be a buddy, interrupt, and seek help from a trusted adult. The lesson ends with a final reflection on bullying through a readloud of “Dare.”
Lesson Objectives
- Define what bullying means.
- Understand how to transition from being a bystander to being an upstander.
- Demonstrate the process of seeking help from a trusted adult when necessary.
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how to prepare for this lesson
This lesson may be triggering for students who have already experienced some level of bullying. If students have urgent questions, encourage them to discuss with you after class.
Students will need their Feelings Wheel Handouts throughout this lesson and should have them out at the start of the lesson. Be sure to collect the Feeling Wheel Handouts at the end of the lesson or have students put them in a safe place for future use.
On Slide 4, students will participate in a movement activity that requires them to stand on the left or right side of the room as a way to answer questions. If your classroom space does not allow for this, simply have students give thumbs up or thumbs down at their seats.
Please ensure to pre-check videos before class, as internet policies may vary among schools, to ensure accessibility.