LGBTQIA+
Name 3 ways to be a good ally.
Potential Answers: Starting an allyship club, attending LGBTQIA+ protests
True or False: There is only bad stress
False!
This is bullying that occurs via digital devices/the internet
What is cyberbullying?
This is a word for putting yourself in someone else’s shoes
What is empathy
TRUE OR FALSE: All STS leaders are seniors
False! *bonus if you can name the juniors*
This word is the "B" in the acronym LGBTQIA+. *Bonus* What does it mean?
Bisexual: someone who is attracted to more than one gender
Define stress
Varies but: a state of worry or physical, emotional, or mental tension caused by a difficult situation.
List 3 different examples of types of bullying…
Bullying includes actions such as making threats, spreading rumors, attacking someone physically or verbally, and excluding someone from a group on purpose.
Why is empathy important?
Possible answers:
- to create stronger emotional and interpersonal bonds
- empathy allows us to expand our perspective and grow as individuals
How many STS 6 leaders are there?
*Bonus*
If they can name all their half group leaders
12
An American drag queen, television host, singer, producer, writer, and actor who is known for becoming the first drag queen to land a major cosmetics campaign
Who is RuPaul
Name three strategies to deal with stress
Various answers accepted
An effect of bullying is..
emotional and physical harm
loss of self-esteem
Shame & anxiety
What is the difference between empathy and compassion?
Empathy is being able to understand someone else’s feelings. Compassion is concern for someone and taking action in offering support
What is the difference between belonging and inclusion?
Inclusion is creating a welcoming environment.
Belonging is the feeling of fitting in in a community
What is the difference between sexual orientation and gender identity?
Gender identity is how you perceive your gender, and sexual orientation is who you are/aren’t attracted to
Rebounding from challenges is known as...
Resilience
Someone who sees bullying taking place (in person or online) and lets it continue without speaking up.
A bystander!
How can you practice empathy in your school community?
Answers will vary:
- sitting with a peer at lunch if you notice they are alone
- helping a classmate who might be confused, study
- talking/offering support to a peer who appears to be upset
What was the activity that we did in a whole group on the first day of STS?
Where the wind blows.
These events are often seen as the start of both a national and international gay rights movement.
What were the Stonewall Riots?
What’s the difference between chronic stress and situational stress?
Chronic is long-term, Situational is short-term
If someone sends you messages online with hurtful and harassing language, or says mean things you should never do this: *BONUS* What should you do?
Never respond to the bully, instead tell a trusted adult and screenshot
Perform a 10 second skit showing the difference between empathy and compassion.
Answers will vary
For Judge:
We are looking for the difference between the two to be very clear. Please adhere to the following definition: A: Empathy is being able to understand someone else’s feelings. Compassion is concern for someone and taking action in offering support
Name all 8 of the community agreements (worth 800 points, each agreement worth 100 pts)
1- Speak for yourself
2- Be ok with and respect silence
3- Balance your speaking and listening
4- Share the airspace
5- Consider what is confidential
6- Trust that learning is a process
7- Recognize intent vs Impact
8- Recognize that people’s stories require respect.