Utah Education Network
Uen: Character Education Read Alouds
This lesson plan engages students in reading comprehension strategies related to Patty Lovell's book, Stand Tall, Molly Lou Melon. Students will participate in listening to other stories with the same message and then will determine the...
Other
Psychology Today: Bystander Effect
The bystander effect is explained, followed by a lengthy collection of articles on numerous aspects of the bystander effect. Topics include, for example, how does a bystander think, how to stop being a bystander, and cyberbullying, to...
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Other
Ryerson University: Cyber Respect and Online Kindness: Cyberbullying [Pdf]
This resource contains information about cyberbullying, and offers guidance on how to report it and navigate it with cyber respect and online kindness.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Tea Moloby: Simplifying and Strengthening Emotional Wellness for Children
TEAMology's mission is to understand and improve emotional health to enhance every child's ability to succeed in school, career, and life. This a social-emotional learning curriculum with character-driven activities and videos brought to...
Common Sense Media
Common Sense Media: Education: Lesson: Power Words: Grades 4 5
Students consider that they may encounter online messages from other kids that can make them feel angry, hurt, sad, or fearful. They explore ways to handle cyberbullying and how to respond in the face of upsetting language online. Free...
Curated OER
Kids Health: Should You Worry About School Violence?
Violence in schools can have a major effect on not only the victim but the school as a community. This article focuses on determining the safety of your school and what to do to help prevent violence. Links to related sites are available...
Common Sense Media
Common Sense Media: Education: Lesson: Show Respect Online (K 2)
Students explore the similarities and differences between in-person and online communications, and then learn how to write clear and respectful emails. Requires free membership.
Other
National Crime Prevention Council: Mc Gruff
McGruff the Crime Dog is interested in helping you "take a bite out of crime." You can color, read comic strips, play lots of terrific games, and get great safety tips from McGruff! And don't forget to show your parents the special...
Google
Las Cumbres Colegio: Pam Munoz Ryan: The Friend Who Changed My Life
This adapted passage, written by Pam Munoz Ryan, shares the story of two girls. At the beginning of the story, two girls are enemies, but by the end, their relationship is transformed into a life-changing friendship.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Progressives in the White House
Read a brief overview of the three presidents, two Republican and one Democrat, who believed in an activist government to help all the people, and pushed for legislation to reflect their views.
Curated OER
Kids Health: I'm Growing Up but Am I Normal?
Witnessing changes that take place on your body can sometimes be a confusing experience. Are the changes normal? Are you changing in ways unlike anyone else? This site may help to relieve some worries that an adolescent may be pondering....
Read Works
Read Works: Magic in the Classroom
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read a story about a girl named Emma who was very different from others in her classroom. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Read Works
Read Works: Mean Machines
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the growing problem of cyberbullying and what can be done to stop it. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Read Works
Read Works: Cyberbullying Crackdown
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the problem of cyberbullying and current efforts to stop it. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Common Sense Media
Common Sense Media: Education: Lesson: Safe Online Talk: Grades 6 8
While acknowledging the benefits of online talk and messaging, students consider scenarios in which they may feel uncomfortable, or may encounter inappropriate behavior on the Internet. Requires free membership.
Other
Anti Discrimination Committee: What Teachers Can Do
This site lists ways to combat bias and stereotypes of Arabs and Arab Americans in the curricula or with students of all ages. Includes a brief bibliography of suggested works on multicultural education.
Goodwill
Gcf Global: Internet Safety for Kids
In this tutorial, learn tips and strategies to keep your kids safe from hackers, predators, and cyberbullies.
CommonLit
Common Lit: Book Pairings: "Inside Out & Back Again" by Thanhha Lai
In this novel based on her life, Ha and her family are living in Saigon when the Vietnam war forces her family to flee to Alabama. Selected (6) reading passages (grades 5-8) to pair with "Inside Out & Back Again" by Thanhha Lai....
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Cybersafety
This lesson is designed to increase student awareness of the concept that there are dangers associated with Internet usage. This is a Commerce and Information Technology lesson plan. This lesson was adapted from iSafe.org and...
Childnet
Childnet: Online Safety: Just a Joke?
This site provides lesson plans, quick activities, a quiz and teaching guide designed to explore problematic online sexual behavior with 9-12 year olds.
Books in the Classroom
Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Alan and Naomi
Review of Myron Levoy's adolescent novel, "Alan and Naomi." Links to a page about bullies.
LM Digital Media
Kids World Fun: Tyrone the Cheater [Pdf]
This ebook shares the story of a small dinosaur named Boland who keeps being the victim of a bully named Tyrone the T-Rex. In this story, Tyrone keeps cheating in games. Can Boland and his friends devise a plan to stop the cheating?...
Read Works
Read Works: Bridging the Gap
[Free Registration/Login Required] An interview with AnnaSophia Robb, actress in the film Bridge to Terabithia, about themes within the movie. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
About Kids Health
About Kids Health: Pre Teen Learning Hub
As your child enters the pre-teen years, they have more opportunities to express their independence. Find out how to support their mental health, monitor their nutrition, prepare for puberty and handle influences from the media.