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LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Describe how online behavior can have an impact, learn conflict resolution skills to defuse online negativity, and promote positive online communication
HEALTH ED STANDARD
Students will demonstrate the ability to use interpersonal communication skills to enhance health and avoid or reduce health risks. (NHES 4)
KEY VOCAB
torments, retaliation, devastated, remedy
Lesson Plan: 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.
ESSENTIAL QUESTION
How can I make sure my online behavior is something I can be proud of?
CLOSE-READING QUESTIONS
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CRITICAL-THINKING QUESTIONS
CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES
WATCH AND LEARN
NHES 2, NHES 8
In the article, students will read about teens who have stepped up at school to fight against cyberbullying. Then, after watching the video on our site about Jeremiah Anthony, a teen who used Twitter to spread positivity at his school, students will identify ways they can CHANGE THE CULTURE of their school to make it an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.
ADVOCACY IN ACTION
NHES 6
Many times, students feel like if they aren’t directly part of harassment, then they aren’t part of a problem. In this activity, students will create an agreement and decide what is acceptable online behavior. Then they’ll create NOT ON OUR WATCH guidelines to help everyone get on the same page.
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