Bullying Awareness Lesson Plan Bullying Awareness
Lesson Plan: Stand Up, Speak Out!
15 Minutes
Why This Matters
Understanding bullying and knowing how to respond is crucial for creating a safe, inclusive, and respectful school environment where all students feel supported and valued. This lesson empowers students to be part of the solution.
Audience & Approach
Audience: 7th GradeApproach: Discussion, direct instruction, and practical strategies.
Preparation
10 Minutes Setup
Review the Lesson Plan, Slide Deck, Script, Warm Up, and Cool Down to familiarize yourself with the content and flow. Ensure all digital materials are accessible.
Objectives
Define bullying using key criteria (power imbalance, repetition).
Identify physical, verbal, social, and cyberbullying.
Explain the impact on victims, bullies, and bystanders.
Learn actionable "Upstander" strategies.
Required Materials
Bullying Awareness Slide Deck
Bullying Awareness Script
Bullying Awareness Warm Up
Bullying Awareness Cool Down
Step-by-Step Instructions
01
Warm Up: What's Your Word?
2 MIN
Begin with the Warm Up activity. Ask students to share one word that comes to mind when they hear 'bullying' and write it on the board or in a shared digital space.
02
Defining Bullying
3 MIN
Using Slides 1-2 and the Script, define bullying. Emphasize power imbalance and repetition. Engage students in a brief discussion about common misconceptions.
03
Types and Impact
4 MIN
Use Slides 3-4 and the Script to explore types (physical, verbal, social, cyber) and their impacts. Encourage thinking on how different bullying affects people differently.
04
Be an Upstander!
4 MIN
Transition to actionable steps using Slides 5-6. Discuss strategies for victims and witnesses. Emphasize reporting and seeking help from trusted adults.
05
Cool Down: Reflection
2 MIN
Conclude with the Cool Down activity. Students reflect on one thing they learned or one action they will take to prevent bullying.
Bullying Awareness Warm Up Warm Up Activity
Name: ______________________
Date: ____________
Bullying: Stand Up, Speak Out!
Think about your first reaction to this word.
"BULLYING"
When you hear that word, what is the very first word that comes to your mind?
Be ready to share your word with the class or write it on the board.
Bullying Awareness Slide Deck Bullying:
Stand Up, Speak Out!
What comes to mind when you hear the word "bullying"?
7th Grade Awareness Session
What is Bullying?
Unwanted, aggressive behavior that involves a real or perceived power imbalance.
It is Repeated
The behavior happens multiple times, or has the potential to happen again over time.
"Bullying always involves one person trying to control or harm another."
Types of Bullying
Physical
Hitting, kicking, tripping, pushing, or damaging property.
Verbal
Teasing, name-calling, inappropriate comments, taunting, or threats.
Social
Spreading rumors, exclusion, public embarrassment, or reputation damage.
Cyber
Mean texts, social media posts, or sharing embarrassing media without permission.
The Impact of Bullying
The Target
• Anxiety & Depression
• Loneliness
• Loss of interest in school
• Health problems
The Bully
• Academic problems
• Future violence risk
• Substance abuse risk
The Bystander
• Guilt & Fear
• Feeling helpless
• Negative school view
"Bullying hurts everyone in our school community."
What Can YOU Do?
If YOU are Bullied:
01
Speak Up! Tell them clearly to stop.
02
Walk Away! Remove yourself safely.
03
Tell an Adult! Counselor, Teacher, or Parent.
Be an UPSTANDER
Speak Up: (If safe) Tell the bully to stop.
Get Help: Alert a trusted adult immediately.
Support: Reach out to the person targeted. Offer kindness.
Your Actions Matter!
Every single one of us has the power to make our school a safer and more positive place.
"Stand Up, Speak Out, and Show Kindness."
Commit to it every day.
Bullying Awareness Script Bullying Awareness Script
Duration: 15 Minutes • Topic: Stand Up, Speak Out!
1 Warm Up: What's Your Word?
2 MINUTES
Begin by setting a serious but supportive tone. Use the Warm Up document.
SAY: "Good morning everyone! Today, we're going to talk about a really important topic: bullying. It's something that affects many people, and it's essential that we all understand what it is and how we can make a difference."
SAY: "To start, when you hear the word ‘bullying,’ what is the very first word that comes to your mind? Take a moment to think. You can write it down quietly on your warm-up sheet, or if you feel comfortable, be ready to share one word with the class."
(Allow 30-60 seconds. Write student responses on the board.)
SAY: "Thank you for sharing. Those are all very powerful words, and they show how serious this topic is."
2 Defining Bullying
3 MINUTES
SLIDES 1-2
SAY: "Our lesson today is called, **Bullying: Stand Up, Speak Out!** We're going to explore what bullying really means and, most importantly, what each of us can do about it."
SAY: "So, what *is* bullying? It's more than just someone being mean once. Bullying is unwanted, aggressive behavior that involves a real or perceived power imbalance. This means one person has an advantage—strength, popularity, or information."
SAY: "And importantly, this behavior is repeated. It’s not a one-time accident; it’s a pattern. Why do you think power imbalance and repetition are so important to this definition?"
(Guide students to distinguish conflict from bullying.)
3 Types and Impact
4 MINUTES
SLIDES 3-4
SAY: "Bullying isn't just physical. It includes Verbal (teasing), Social (spreading rumors/exclusion), and Cyberbullying (online meanness). Which of these do you think is most common for people your age?"
SAY: "The impact is huge. For the target, it leads to anxiety or losing interest in school. Even bystanders feel guilty or scared. Bullying makes our whole school community less safe. Everyone deserves to feel respected here."
4 Be an Upstander!
4 MINUTES
SLIDE 5
"So, what can YOU do?"
SAY: "If you are bullied: Speak up, Walk away, and Tell an adult. Telling isn't 'tattling'—it's asking for help when things are out of your control."
SAY: "If you see it: Be an Upstander. Tell the bully to stop if safe, get help from an adult, and show kindness to the target later. Who are some trusted adults you could talk to in this school?"
Bullying Awareness Cool Down Cool Down
Bullying: Stand Up, Speak Out!
Name: ________________________
Date: ________
Reflect on Today's Lesson
Think about the discussion we had today. We explored definitions, types, and impacts of bullying, as well as how to be an Upstander .
Write down one thing you learned about bullying OR one action you will personally take to help prevent bullying and create a kinder school environment.
My Commitment
I choose kindness and courage.
