Week 7 Health Lesson: Bullying vs Teasing

What is one common way people think about bullying?

• Kids sharing their lunch.

• Kids getting shoved into lockers.

• Kids playing together at recess.

• Kids helping each other with schoolwork.

What is bullying?

• When someone is always nice to you.

• When someone uses their power to hurt or control others.

• When friends play a joke on you.

• When someone helps you with your homework.

Why is bullying often hard to stop at first?

• Because most people's first reaction is to ignore it.

• Because bullies are too strong.

• Because adults don't care.

• Because it's a secret game.

What can happen if you ignore bullying?

• It will always go away on its own.

• It might stop, or it might get worse.

• It will make the bully your friend.

• It will make everyone happy.

What does "Stop" mean in the "Stop, Walk, Tell" method?

• Stop playing games.

• Stop taking the abuse.

• Stop talking to your friends.

• Stop going to school.

What does "Walk" mean in the "Stop, Walk, Tell" method?

• Walk home from school.

• Walk towards the bully.

• Get yourself away from the situation.

• Walk to your next class.

Who should you tell if you are being bullied?

• Only your best friend.

• An adult you trust, like a parent, teacher, counselor, or coach.

• No one, keep it a secret.

• The bully's friends.

Why is telling an adult important when dealing with bullying?

• It makes the bullying worse.

• It makes the bullying more likely to stop.

• Adults don't care about bullying.

• It's a way to get revenge.

What is the main message about how to deal with bullying?

• Always ignore bullying.

• Stay silent and hope it stops.

• Speak up whenever you see, hear about, or experience bullying.

• Only speak up if it happens to you directly.

Organize these options into the right categories

Groups:

(a) Bullying

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(b) Teasing

• Both laughing at each other

• Telling a joke

• Happens just once

• Roasting each other

• Saying hurtful things over and over again

• Spreading Rumors

• Happens a lot