Standing Up Against Bullying Lesson Plan for 5th Grade Example Students

Topic: Standing up against bullying

Objectives & Outcomes

• Students will be able to define bullying and list the different types of bullying, including verbal, physical, and cyberbullying.
• Students will be able to identify warning signs of bullying and how to intervene safely and appropriately.

Materials

• Definitions of bullying
• Handouts with examples of different types of bullying
• Worksheets for students to practice identifying warning signs of bullying and intervening safely

Warm-up

• Have students form small groups of 3-4 and give each group a piece of paper with a list of qualities or attributes written on it.
• Ask the groups to take a few minutes to discuss and come to a consensus on which of the qualities they value most.
• Once the groups are finished, have each group take turns sharing their list with the class.

Direct Instruction

• Define bullying and give examples of different types of bullying (physical, verbal, emotional).
• Ask students to share personal experiences or observations of bullying they have witnessed.
• Emphasise the importance of standing up against bullying and being an upstander rather than a bystander.

Guided Practice

• Divide the class into small groups and give each group a set of bullying scenarios to work through.
• Ask the groups to discuss the scenarios and decide on the best course of action for the person being bullied (e.g. standing up to the bully, getting a teacher's help).
• Bring the groups together and discuss the different responses and the reasons for them.

Independent Practice

• Give each student a piece of paper and a pen and ask them to think of a time they have witnessed or been involved in bullying.
• Ask them to write down their thoughts and feelings about the incident, and what they would have liked to have done differently.
• Collect the papers and go through the responses as a class, discussing the different perspectives and ideas.

Closure

• Review the main points of the lesson and discuss the importance of standing up against bullying and helping to create a safe and inclusive environment for everyone.
• Ask students to share one thing they learned or found interesting during the lesson.

Assessment

• Observe students during the independent practice activity and provide feedback on their understanding of the concept of standing up against bullying.
• Collect and review students' anti-bullying posters or skits for understanding of the concept and effectiveness in communicating the message.