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Sixth Grade
LESSON
Seven
Bystander Behavior & Help-Seeking
45 Minutes
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Lesson Overview
Students will explore how to act as Upstanders in the face of bullying and harassment. They will learn the characteristics of an upstander, and practice language to use to diffuse situations. They will also reflect on the importance of speaking up and speaking out in the face of injustice in their communities.
Lesson Objectives
- Remind ourselves about preventing bullying and harassment
- Talk more about how injustice in our communities can foster disconnection
- Understand bystander vs. upstander behavior, and ways to stand up to injustice around us
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Compassionate response reminder: Teaching prevention education helps provide students with language and tools to define and identify abuse. Often while teaching prevention education, students will disclose experiences of harm or abuse to trusted adults. This lesson is trauma-informed and has been designed to acknowledge the varied experiences students may have. Before teaching please be sure you feel equipped to respond to instances of disclosure with a compassionate, trauma-informed approach. Please also confer with other school staff on how to handle student disclosures and navigate sensitive topics raised during these lessons.