Sociology – 5/04/17

I  Bellwork

• Page 127 Skills Focus Q&A
• List 3 warning statements that are associated with suicide.

II.  Objectives:

• Examine the main challenges faced by those experiencing adolescence and the factors that influence these challenges.
• examine bullying in society, identify the causes and effects of bullying, and reflect upon personal experience with the issue.
• write a reflective summary examining the video’s impact and what you can do when bullying occurs.

III.  Teasing vs Bullying – SlideShare

IV.  Classwork:  The Bully Project Full Movie

V.  Questions & Answers

1. What was the reason given for Tyler committing suicide?
2. Explain why Kelby was being bullied.
3. Why was Jameya sent to a juvenile detention center?
4. Explain if this was an appropriate punishment .
5. What was happening to Alex on the bus?
6. What is your view of how the principal and school dealt with the problem?
7. Explain what punishment should be given to the students that bullied the Alex on the bus.
8. Why is bullying such a problem in this community and school?
9. What were the most upsetting parts of the video to you?
10. Were you ever a victim of bullying?
11. Were you ever the bully? Explain
12. Have you ever witnessed bullying? Explain.
13. Do you believe that bullying is a problem in schools today? Explain
14. Why do you believe people bully others?
15. What do you believe can be done to stop bullying?
16. Summarize how this video has altered your perspective on bullying.

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