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Stop Bullying! Speak UP!

Basics

  • Project TitleStop Bullying! Speak UP!
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    Web Link: https://sullivan.napsk12.org/

    Web Link: http://www.schooltube.com/embed/7ad3abf86e8d09c2a544

  • ThemeAnti-bullying and harassment
  • Submitted ByAnna Saldo-Burke
  • OrganizationNorth Adams Public Schools - Sullivan
  • Brief DescriptionA music video that depicted bullying and harassment and then students getting along and showing tolerance.
  • Materials / ResourcesCamera, Second Step Program, SAC Bullying Unit
  • Team membersAnna Saldo-Burke, Megan Gorton, Nathan Samson
  • Pre-requisite knowledgeHad to do with understanding how to treat people respectfully through actions and words.
  • Technical support neededPhotographer, Editor
  • Any modifications or extensions for particular student populations?Roles were assigned according to student ability.

Key Questions

  • Key QuestionsHow do we not treat people respectfully? How can we treat people respectfully?
  • Connections: How or why was this topic identified? Why is it meaningful?We chose it because of the MA Anti-Bullying and Anti-Harassment law and because we see a need amongst our student population.
  • Background Research: What resources were used to find background information for this project?Facilitated discussion, Second Step Program, Internet, SAC Anti-Bullying Unit
  • Outcomes: What was the outcome? How was it shared or applied in the community?Students understood ways to treat others respectfully and how to not bully. It was shown at the North Adams Public Schools Bullying Seminar and it is on the school website.

Units / Activities

  • Second Step - Once a week for 45 mins from Sept to MayDiscussion, Questions/Answers, Sharing, Role PlayingSecond Step Curriculum Kit
  • SAC Anti-Bullying Unit - 4 times, 45 mins each timeDiscussion, Questions/Answers, Sharing, Role Playing, ReadingComputers
  • Making the Video - 1 hour to practice and filmDiscussion, Questions/Answers, Sharing, Role Playing, Reading, BrainstormingCamcorder, Computer, Music File, School Facility

Instructional Techniques

  • Web searchStudents used the web to research anti-bullying and harassment unit.
  • Pre-writing activities Reflective Writing ActivitiesStudents took an online survey, pre and post, about bullying.

Assessment Techniques

  • Pre/Post Writing ActivitiesStudents completed writing activities to show what they learned about bullying.
  • VideoStudents acted in a video to show what they learned about bu
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    Web Link: https://sullivan.napsk12.org/


Tags = anti-bullying | Subject = ELA, Arts, Technology, Service_Learning | Grade Level = Elem | Time Period = School Year | Program/Funding = Not Applicable |
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