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Cyberbullying


 * //Key Words://** bystander, cyberbullying, flaming, harassment, impersonation, social networking sites, social norm

As students enter - have this [|powerpoint] or one similar scrolling on the screen.

What is your definition of cyberbullying? (we could use smart notebook or activinspire to record their thoughts) What are some reasons people are bullied online? How many of you belong to MySpace or Facebook? By a show of hands, have you been the victim of harassment online? - i.e., flame mail/messages What were some of the strategies you used to deal with your cyberbully?

Play the Kitchen Commercial for the kids and ask the following questions:

Who were the bystanders in this clip? Why is it easier to flame text / email people rather than say what we think to their face?

(still a work in progress obviously...)

@http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EjPTj9MLRwM (this is a 5 minute video about cyberbullying and social networking - wasn't sure if we could use parts of it...)

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Legality


 * //Key Words://** sexting, cyberbullying, social networking sites, social norms

Have computers accessible to students. Using an RSS wiki feed have students pull out their cell phone and enter and record the last text message they received and sent out to someone.

Provide students with texting/sexting examples; adults misusing cell phones, cams, intimate paparazzi photos of celebrities

Then have students view the following video clip.

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What are your thoughts in regards to this video? Do you see it as an ok thing to do? How many of you have sent a text or picture similar to this to friends? How do you think the media influences our culture? What about adults?

Give the scenario that the boy who sent the original text is jailed...base it upon an actual case.

Ask the students: "What do you think would be an appropriate punishment for texting?"

What the Law currently states and why it was created as such:

Short and Long Term Impacts

Wrap-up: Question and Answer with an attorney

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