Lesson Plan

Understanding Harassment

Students will understand harassment by exploring its various forms and recognizing its impact, enabling them to contribute to a respectful and safe classroom environment.

This lesson is crucial for fostering empathy, awareness, and proactive behavior against harassment, ensuring a safer and more inclusive school community.

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Teacher Preparation

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction and Context Setting

10 minutes

Step 2

Presentation of Definitions and Forms

15 minutes

Step 3

Interactive Discussion

10 minutes

Step 4

Reflection and Conclusion

10 minutes

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Slide Deck

What is Harassment?

Introduce the topic and set the context for today's lesson. Emphasize that harassment takes many forms and that understanding it is key for creating a safe environment.

Definition of Harassment

Define harassment in clear, age-appropriate language. Highlight that it is any behavior that makes a person feel unsafe, disrespected, or targeted.

Verbal Harassment

Discuss verbal harassment. Provide examples such as name-calling and derogatory language, and ask students for any additional examples they can think of.

Physical Harassment

Discuss physical harassment. Mention examples of physical intimidation, unwanted physical contact, and violence. Remind students that any unwanted physical actions are unacceptable.

Digital Harassment

Discuss digital harassment noting its rise with technology. Examples include cyberbullying, online hate speech, and spreading rumors.

Impact of Harassment

Summarize the key points and open the floor for questions. Encourage students to consider how each form of harassment connects to creating a safe and respectful environment.

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What Is Harassment and Why Does It Matter?

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