Lesson Plan
Stand Up, Speak Out: Understanding the Bystander Effect
Students will understand the bystander effect and learn specific strategies to safely intervene when witnessing bullying.
Empowering students with intervention strategies builds a supportive and inclusive environment where each peer is encouraged to act against bullying.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Review Materials & Setup
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up
5 minutes
Step 2
Introduction & Slide Deck
8 minutes
Step 3
Intervention Activity
10 minutes
Step 4
Cool Down & Reflection
7 minutes
Warm Up
Activity
Cool Down
Slide Deck
Understanding the Bystander Effect
Why Do Bystanders Hesitate?
Effective Intervention Strategies
Take Action!
