What's the Tea?
63% of U.S. teens use this social media platform (Pew Research Center, 2023).
What is TikTok?
Define a rumor.
What is a story or account that includes little to no truth or fact?
This form of bullying includes shoving, pushing, or hitting.
What is physical bullying?
This phrase has its origins in old British slang & Modern AAVE. It is used to playfully or derogatorily imply someone is fat or obsess by highlighting an "unappealing" physical trait.
What is big back?
Teens of this race are more likely to be bullied for their appearance or ethnicity.
What is Black / African American? (Pew Research Center, 2022)
There are two major kinds of information people share or receive through gossip. (You gain 100 points for each kind guessed right)
What is 1) news or updates and 2) complaints or criticisms?
Spreading rumors can fall under these two kinds of bullying. (You get 100 points for each kind guessed correctly)
What is 1) verbal and 2) relational bullying?
This is a form of aggression that includes insults.
What is name-calling?
This term was originally used as an abbreviation for special education. It is sometimes casually used as an insult in place of the r- slur.
What is SPED?
Students who experience bullying are at risk of developing these two mental disorders.
What is depression & anxiety?
There are 3 roles involved in spreading rumors or gossip. (You get 100 points for each role guessed correctly.)
What is 1) the target, 2) the source, 3) the bystander(s)?
A casual conversation about other people including details that may be untrue or unverified.
What is gossip?
This form of aggression includes obviously ignoring someone and/or leaving them out of social situations.
This word and its synonyms have historically been used to demean and dehumanize those with mental, emotional, or physical disabilities.
What is stupid? (synonyms including idiot, dumb, etc.)
14-27% of middle school students feel a lack of this at school (Challenge Success, 2019).
What is belonging?
The amount of time, on average, that people spend talking about others.
What is 1 hour?
Rumors and gossip has this affect on truth.
What is warp, distort, or blur?
This form of bullying includes intentionally harming someone's relationships.
What is relational bullying?
This phrase is used to point out behaviors or appearances that are not "typical", flamboyant, and/or perceived as "feminine." Whether used jokingly or derogatorily, it often carries a homophobic sentiment.
What is "that's so gay"?
The percentage of US teens that feel overwhelmed by social media drama.
There are 5 reasons that someone might engage in gossip or spread rumors. (You get 100 points for each reason guessed correctly)
What is 1) to harm, 2) to fit in, 3) to impress, 4) to boost self-esteem; 5) and to gain attention?
This form of aggression is intentionally harmful and often identity based.
What is harassment?
This abbreviation is often used to playfully refer to a specific mental disorder. When used appropriately it fosters levity and connection, and when used inappropriately it reinforces harmful stereotypes and can be offensive.
What is "tism"? (abbreviation for autism)
The percentage of US teens who have been cyberbullied.