Physical Bullying
What is physical bullying? Give one simple example.
Physical bullying is using body actions to hurt or intimidate. Example: pushing someone in the hallway.
What is verbal bullying? Give one example appropriate for school.
Using words to hurt someone. Example: calling someone a mean name repeatedly.
What does exclusion mean in the context of bullying? Give one example.
Leaving someone out of activities intentionally. Example: not inviting a classmate to group projects or lunch.
What does destruction of property mean as a form of bullying? Give one example.
Damaging, hiding, or breaking someone’s belongings to bully. Example: ripping a backpack or breaking a phone.
What is cyberbullying? Give one example that could happen on a phone or social app.
Using digital tools to harass or harm. Example: posting embarrassing photos with mean comments.
If you see someone being shoved in the hallway, what is one safe action you can take to help without putting yourself in danger?
Safe action: tell a nearby adult, find another adult, or get help from a teacher or staff; avoid intervening physically.
If a classmate calls another student a mean nickname repeatedly, what is a respectful way to respond or intervene?
Respectful response: calmly tell them to stop, walk away, tell an adult, or privately support the target.
Why is leaving someone out of a group activity harmful? Name one emotional effect it might cause.
Emotional effect: loneliness, sadness, lowered self-worth.
If someone’s locker is vandalized, what are two immediate actions the victim should take?
Actions: tell an adult, document damage (photos), get a report number if needed.
If someone posts a mean photo of a classmate online, what is one safe action the victim or a peer can take immediately?
Safe action: screenshot the post, report it on the platform, block the account, and tell a trusted adult.
Explain how repeated physical aggression can affect a student’s ability to learn at school.
Effects include fear of attending school, trouble concentrating, injuries, anxiety — leads to lower academic performance.
How can repeated insults or name-calling affect someone’s self-esteem? Give one short explanation.
Lowers self-esteem, increases anxiety/depression, can cause social withdrawal.
Suggest two ways a student can include someone who is being left out during lunch or group work.
Ways to include: invite them to sit with you, pair them in group work, assign rotating partners.
Explain how damaging a person’s belongings can be a way to control or intimidate someone.
It’s used to shame, intimidate, or control by making the victim feel unsafe or powerless.
Explain why messages can spread faster online and how that changes the impact compared with in-person bullying.
Online messages can be shared widely and remain accessible, increasing humiliation and making it hard to escape.
Describe two differences between accidental physical contact and physical bullying.
Accidental contact is accidental and not repeated; bullying is intentional, repeated, and meant to harm or control.
State an example of what a bystander could say to stop verbal bullying calmly and without escalating the situation
Script example: Bystander: "Hey, that's not okay. Please stop." Target: "Thanks." Escalation avoided.
Describe how exclusion can be both direct and indirect. Give one example of each.
Direct exclusion: telling someone they can’t join. Indirect: gossiping, glancing away, private messages about excluding.
How can students and teachers work together to prevent destruction of property at school? List two prevention strategies.
Prevention: lockers with supervision, clear reporting procedures, teach respect for possessions.
List three digital safety strategies students should use to protect themselves from cyberbullying.
Strategies: set accounts to private, block/report bullies, do not respond, keep evidence (screenshots), talk to adults.
A student is being punched every day by a classmate but doesn’t tell adults. List three reasons they might stay silent and one thing a peer could do to encourage them to get help.
Reasons for silence: fear of retaliation, shame, wanting to handle it alone. Peer encouragement: listen, suggest telling an adult, offer to go with them to report.
Explain why sarcasm or “just joking” can still be verbal bullying. Give two signs that a joke has crossed the line into bullying.
"Just joking" can mask intent; signs include the target looks upset, the joke is repeated, or others laugh to exclude.
A friend group intentionally ignores a classmate on social outings. Explain a step-by-step plan a concerned peer could take to address the behavior and support the excluded student.
Steps: privately check on the excluded student, encourage inclusion, talk to group members or an adult mediator, involve counselor if needed.
A student’s phone is repeatedly hidden and sometimes broken by classmates. Outline an evidence-based approach (steps) the student and a trusted adult can use to document incidents and stop the behavior.
Steps: preserve evidence (photos, timestamps), report to adults/school admin, involve parents, request school investigation.
A student receives threatening messages from an anonymous account. Describe a step-by-step plan the student should follow to preserve evidence, protect themselves, and report the abuse.
Steps: keep screenshots (dates, usernames), block the sender, report to the platform, tell parents/teachers, involve law enforcement if threats are serious.