By the way if you don't ahvave a pink shirt, then wear red and white and be creative... show your support any way you can. Paint your face pink...
The story behind the event...
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/story/2007/09/18/pink-tshirts-students.html
Pink Shirt Day / Anti- Bullying Awareness Questions (I posted this last year... teachers feel free to use any of these questions... Students in my class, we will be exploring these questions in discussion...
* Write in Sentence form being sure to use the question in your answer.
This will be evaluated in Religion...
Previewing questions...
1. Why do you need to take a stand against bullying?
2. Why is it worth it to take the risk and show you care?
Viewing Questions...
1. Where did the video take place?
2. Who were the two boys that started the movement, "Pink Shirt Day"?
3. a)What did they do to start the movement?
b)How did this gesture make a difference to the boy who was being bullied? To other victims? Bystanders? Bullies?
4. Why do you think that the movement has gained such popularity around the world?
5. Why is it important to note that an American News station reported on this event?
6. What would have been the consequences of doing nothing or being "apathetic"? How are bystanders almost as bad as the bullies? What do bystanders need to develop within themselves?
Post Viewing Questions...
Watch 2 other videos - you must watch the ANTI BULLYING AD (boy with red hair) plus one additional video...
1. a) What do you notice about the bullies? Are they ever alone?
b) Why do you think that the bullies targeted a person?
2. If you ever confront a bully one-on-one, they always back down, because they are __________. They lack the confidence to stand up to you because deep in their heart they know that their behaviour is wrong. Why do you think that some people bully? What do their actions say about them?
3. What did the people who stood up to bullying do to make a positive differernce? What strategies did they employ? What challenges did they confront? What did they accomplish?
4. What responsibility do you think teenagers have to address bullying problems in their schools and communities (this includes cyber community ie: Facebook)?
5. Do teens have more, less or equal responsibilities to address these problems as the adults in the community?
Remember that with every person, even a bully, we all have reasons why we behave the way we do. The bully acts out because he or she don't feel good about themselves (sometimes they might not be willing to admit this - even themselves) so they put others down. It is for this reason, that we need to do what Jesus taught us and forgive.
It may take time... but it's important to do. If you have ever been a bully, forgive yourself - then try to make a difference and change your behaviour (and attitude) for the better. It's never too late.
MORE ANTI- BULLYING VIDEOS
The Price of Silence - you can't stand by and be a bystander...
Make a statement...Stand up to bullies.
How verbal bullying hurts...
Cyberbullying video... THINK BEFORE YOU CLICK!
Don't Laugh at Me - Story and Song
You're not alone video... on cyber bullying...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNumIY9D7uY&feature=related
That's so gay video...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FDgSsiGG5PY&feature=player_embedded
Stand up for what's right...
What Would You do? Episodes... Link to page...
http://abc.go.com/watch/what-would-you-do/SH5555951
Links...
http://www.niot.org/nios/nncw/stopbullying?gclid=CLGA6rTj8acCFcq8KgodH1SkbA
Here are some links regarding "Pink Shirt Day"
http://www.pinkshirtday.ca/
http://bullyinglte.wordpress.com/2011/02/22/pink-shirt-day-2011/
