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Teaching Anti-Bullying in the Classroom

Empower students to fight bullying in their schools and communities.

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Teacher-approved stories, resources, and worksheets for teaching anti-bullying in your classroom, courtesy of Choices, the health and social-emotional learning magazine for grades 7–12 

Should Bullies Be Expelled?

A a zero-tolerance policy on bullying is a tough approach. Two teens debate the pros and cons. 

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Nobody’s Born a Bully
Students write a letter to a classmate who has been bullying.
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Bullying Prevention 2.0
Students design an anti-bullying campaign with a group.
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How to Deal: Cyberbullying

One little like or a subtle tweet can turn any teen into a cyberbully. Here's what you need to know to stay safe.

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Students answer questions after watching the video.
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The Bully Blocker

After learning of the suicide of a girl who had been cyberbullied, Trisha Prabhu invented ReThink, a browser plug-in that detects hurtful words in online posts and asks users to reconsider what they’re about to do.

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Positive Post-It Day Graphic Organizer
Students write drafts of notes for Positive Post-It Day.
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Bully/Bullied Worksheet
Students explain a personal experience with bullying.
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Are You Secretly a Cyberbully?

Digital drama has become an issue for teens all over the world. In this article, students will read about different types of cyberbullies and learn how to avoid becoming one themselves.

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Change the Culture
Students identify ways to make school more inclusive.
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Change the Culture
Students identify ways to make school more inclusive.
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Not On Our Watch
Students create an agreement on acceptable online behavior.
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Not On Our Watch
Students create an agreement on acceptable online behavior.
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Glossary

Terms and definitions that pertain to anti-bullying

cyberbullying

[noun]

the use of electronic communication to bully a person

tolerance

[noun]

the ability or willingness to accept something

bystander effect

[noun]

the influence of the presence of others on a person's willingness to help someone in need

harassment

[noun]

aggressive pressure or intimidation

PHOTO CREDITS:

Should Bullies Be Expelled?: ISTOCKPHOTO/GETTY IMAGES (STUDENTS); The Bully Blocker: COURTESY OF TRISHA PRABHU (TRISHA); Are You Secretly a Cyberbully?: SPEEDKINGZ/SHUTTERSTOCK.COM (SAD GIRL)