Cyberbullying

Grade 4

Mrs. Miller

INTRODUCTION

Watch this video about cyberbullying. Have you ever been bullied? Do you know you can be bullied online? Cyberbullying is when kids use the internet or cell phones to make another kid feel angry, sad or scared. It can be sending hurtful texts or posting embarrassing photos on social media. With the rise of access to technology, cyberbullying has become a major problem in schools. As digital citizens it is our responsibility to take part in the online community safely, ethically and respectfully. How can we help prevent cyberbullying at our school?

TASK

You will be working in groups to determine the reasons and effects of cyberbullying and how it can be addressed. Your group will create a digital presentation to share findings and propose solutions. Your group should:

1. Define the problem

2. Gather evidence

3. Identify the Causes

4. Evaluate the existing school policy on cyberbullying

5. Develop Solutions

6. Select the best Solution

PROCESS/RESOURCES

Here are some links to help you get started:

· www.bullyingstatistics.org

· http://kidshealth.org/parent/positive/talk/cyberbullying.html

· http://cyberbullying.us/facts/

· http://cyberbullying.us/contact/

· Statistics

· Facts About Cyberbullying

· Report of Research

· Info on Laws

You will be completing each of the following worksheets with your group.

Please use the following worksheets to guide you through the Public Policy Analyst Steps

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)

Once this is complete your group will decide on a digital presentation and present your findings to the class. Tips on creating a PowerPoint or video can be found below:

Directions for PowerPoint

Directions for Taking Videos

EVALUATION

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.	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.	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.	Few spelling errors. Few grammar errors.	Some spelling errors. Some grammar errors	Some spelling errors. Some grammar errors.	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

CONCLUSION

In the process of completing this PPA Web quest, you have defined the problem of cyberbullying and identified its causes and effects. By learning about current policies and developing and evaluating your own solutions you are making a difference at our school and hopefully in your own lives.

STANDARDS

New York State Standards:

English Language Arts

- Standard 1: Students will read, write, listen and speak for information and understanding.

- Standard 3: Students will read, write, listen and speak for critical analysis and evaluation.

Health

- Standard 2: Students will acquire the knowledge and ability necessary to create and maintain a safe and healthy environment.

Mathematics, Science, and Technology Education

- Standard 2: Students will access, generate, process and transfer information using appropriate technologies.