YOU BELONG HERE Violence Prevention Curriculum

Health 1

LESSON

Eleven

How Might We Better Protect Ourselves & Others?

60 minutes

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This lesson explores the roles of bystanders and upstanders in situations involving harm or harassment. Through journal reflections and a structured fishbowl discussion, students examine their own experiences with witnessing harm. The lesson introduces the "5 D's" framework for upstander intervention: Direct Action, Distract, Delegate, Document, and Delayed Action. Students apply their learning by designing fictional "Upstander GO!" personas and conclude with creating visual representations of gratitude.
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how to prepare for this lesson

At the start of class:

  • Students should have journals out
  • Copies of the H1.11-1 The 5 D's Handout and H1.11-2 Upstander GO! Handout for each student 

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