Bullying

The purpose of this lesson is to help make students aware of a common obstacle found in public education today--BULLYING.  Its intent was to inform, pass along knowledge, and to spark some introspection. Since bullying occurs in the school, the home, the workplace and places of play, it is important that students identify bullying behaviors, investigate the causes, know where to go for help, and to check themselves to see if they may display these qualities.

Learners:

This webquest was designed to serve students who are in special education programs at the middle school level, but may be adapted to meet the needs of those in regular education classrooms. Groups should be assigned to discourage too much socialization and promote cohesive work with groups outside of ones own social circles.

Curriculum Standards: As a result of completing this webquest, the students will be exposed to the following curriculum areas:

Social Studies:

• Investigation of societal norms and interactions

• Social Dynamics involved with perpetrators and the victims of bullying behavior.

• Teamwork

• Compromise

• Problem solving

• Getting along with others outside the personal social circle

Language Arts:

• Grammar and Spelling

• Proofreading

• Reading for meaning

• Writing skills

• Critical thinking

• Inference making

• Observation and categorization

• Research

• Note taking

Technology:

• Use of the Internet

• Keyboarding

• Multi media

• Creative production