Cyberbullying

Ms. Bulmer

Health Education Teacher

I.S. 126

The Introduction

A few of your friends recently experienced cyberbullying on Instagram, Twitter, and/or Snapchat. They were very upset by this and you want to learn more about cyberbullying and how you can prevent this from happening to you and your other friends. How can we, as a school, help prevent this type of bullying from happening?

The Task

Step 1: Gather Evidence

-Define cyberbullying

-State 3 possible effects of cyberbullying

Step 2: Propose A Solution

-State 3 ways to help prevent cyberbullying

-Discuss cyberbullying policies in our school (if any), or state/national laws

Step 3: Fill in PPA Worksheets

-Fill in all worksheets to ensure you have all of the information necessary for this project

Links to PPA Worksheets

1. Define the Problem: Worksheet#1

2. Gather the Evidence: Worksheet #2

3. Identify the Causes: Worksheet #3

4. Evaluate an Existing Policy: Worksheet #4

5. Develop Solutions: Worksheet #5

6. Select the Best Solution: Worksheet#6 (Feasibility vs. Effectiveness)

Step 4: Create Presentation

-Create a presentation (PowerPoint or Video) to present to the class.

The Process

-Break into groups of 4 students. Each group member will have a role and responsibilities

-Use the resources provided to research cyberbullying.

-Create a final presentation (Powerpoint OR Video)

For the final PowerPoint:

-Include all group members names

-Email the PowerPoint to yourself or put it on a USB for the presentation

-Include pictures/graphics (Get creative!)

-All group members must present the PowerPoint

For the Video:

-Use the class Ipad or your cell phone

-Email the video to yourself or put it on a USB for the presentation

-Video must be 3 minutes long

-All group members must be in the video

Links to Help

Suggested Resources for Evidence:

Statistics

Facts About Cyberbullying

Report of Research

Info on Laws

*You are not limited to these resources, but make sure all of your resources are reliable resources*

Presentation Resources:

Directions for Powerpoint

Directions for Taking Videos

How to Put a File on a USB

The Evaluation

You will be evaluated on information and creativity.

PowerPoint Rubric

	5	4	3	2	1
Content	Content is accurate and information is presented in a logical order	Content is accurate but some information is not presented in a logical order, but is still generally easy to follow.	Content is accurate but information is not presented in a logical order, making it difficult to follow.	Content is questionable and information is not presented in a logical order, making it difficult to follow.	Content is inaccurate and information is not presented in a logical order, making it difficult to follow.
Slide Creation	Presentation flows well and logically. Presentations reflects extensive use of tools in a creative way.	Presentation flows well. Tools used correctly. Overall presentation is interesting.	Presentation flows well. Some tools used to show acceptable understanding.	Presentation is unorganized. Tools are not used in a relevant manner. Lacking in number of slides.	Presentation has no flow. No tools used.
Slide Transitions	Transitions are smooth and interesting. Transitions enhance the presentation.	Smooth transitions are used on most slides.	Smooth transitions are used on some slides.	Very few transitions are used and/or they distract from the presentation.	No transitions used.
Pictures & Background	Images are appropriate. Layout of images is pleasing to the eye.	Images are appropriate. Layout is cluttered.	Most images are appropriate.	Images are inappropriate.	No images
Mechanics	No spelling errors. No grammar errors. Text is in authors' own words.	Few spelling errors. Few grammar errors. Text is in authors' own words.	Some spelling errors. Some grammar errors. Text is in authors' own words.	Some spelling errors. Some grammar errors. Most of text is in authors' own words.	Many spelling errors and/or text is copied.

Video Rubric:

	5	4	3	2	1
Content	Content is accurate and information is presented in a logical order	Content is accurate but some information is not presented in a logical order, but is still generally easy to follow.	Content is accurate but information is not presented in a logical order, making it difficult to follow.	Content is questionable and information is not presented in a logical order, making it difficult to follow.	Content is inaccurate and information is not presented in a logical order, making it difficult to follow.
Video Creation	Video flows well and logically. Video reflects extensive use of tools in a creative way.	Video flows well. Tools used correctly. Overall video is interesting.	Video flows well. Some tools used to show acceptable understanding.	Video is unorganized. Tools are not used in a relevant manner. Lacking in number of slides.	Video has no flow. No tools used.
Transitions	Transitions are smooth and interesting. Transitions enhance the video.	Smooth transitions are used throughout most of the video.	Smooth transitions are used on some parts of the videos.	Very few transitions are used and/or they distract from the video.	No transitions used.
Vision/Sound	Students are clearly displayed and able to be heard on video.	Students are mostly clear and able to be heard on video	Either students can not be heard OR can not be seen in the video.	Video is only a little clear.	Video is not clear
Mechanics	Text is in authors' own words.	Text is mainly in authors' own words.	Text has some of the authors’ own words.	Most of text is not in authors' own words.	All of text is not in authors’ own words

The Conclusion

Based on your research, you should have gained knowledge on cyberbullying, the causes, and how to prevent it from happening in your own school. Your school policy or national/state laws will also make you more aware of the consequences of cyberbullying.

Standards/Common Core Standards

Health Standards:

· Standard 1: Personal Health and Fitness
Students will have the necessary knowledge and skills to establish and maintain physical fitness, participate in physical activity, and maintain personal health.

· Standard 2: A Safe and Healthy Environment.
Students will acquire the knowledge and ability necessary to create and maintain a safe and healthy environment.

Common Core Standards-ELA:

· L.8.1. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.

· L.8.2. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.

Common Core Standards-Social Studies:

· WHST.6-8.7 Conduct short projects as well as more sustained research projects based on focus questions, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation.