My Personal Orbit
These invisible lines define how we want to be treated and how much personal space we need.
What are boundaries?
True or False: For behavior to be considered bullying, it has to happen over and over again, not just once
True
Harassment is unwanted behavior that targets someone based on key traits like race, religion, gender, or family income
What is identity (or personal characteristics)?
Josie cuts right in front of Armand when lining up for recess. Is this Bullying, Harassment, or Inconsiderate Behavior?
What is Inconsiderate/Rude Behavior?
This term describes a person who chooses to step in and support someone being treated unfairly
What is an Ally (or Upstander)?
In your Personal Space Circle model, people like doctors, teachers, or clinic aides usually go in this outer circle.
What is the Wave Circle (or Professionals & Helpers)?
Bullying involves this key feature where the target feels the other person has more social standing, strength, or control.
What is an imbalance of power?
Harassment creates this kind of unsafe, uncomfortable environment where a student feels afraid to go to school or recess.
What is a hostile environment?
For two weeks, a group of kids surround Stefan at the bus stop and say mean things every day until he feels powerless. Is this Bullying or Harassment?
What is Bullying?
Name 2 safe adults at school you can report bullying or harassment to.
Who are teachers, counselors, principals, clinic aides, or family liaisons?
Name two things that can influence how much personal space a person feels comfortable with.
What are culture, age, past experiences, current feelings, or environment?
Name the 3 main types of bullying behavior.
What are physical, verbal, and social (or cyberbullying)?
Unlike bullying, harassment can sometimes be this even if the person causing it didn't mean to cause harm.
What is a single occurrence (or unintentional)?
Sydney keeps hugging Chaz at recess after he asks her to stop, causing Chaz to ask to stay inside during recess. Is this Bullying or Harassment?
What is Harassment?
If you report bullying to a trusted adult and the behavior continues, what should you do next?
What is keep reporting (tell the same adult again or find another trusted adult)?