FREE Cyberbullying Activity | Upstander Strategies & Digital Citizenship SEL
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## About the Resource
The **Free Cyberbullying Prevention Sample** is a ready-to-use **Grades 4–8 digital citizenship and SEL resource** designed to introduce students to **cyberbullying prevention, digital empathy, upstander behavior, and responsible online communication**.
Students explore a realistic online-exclusion scenario, learn practical ways to respond as an **upstander**, and reflect on positive digital behavior through a student pledge. The sample is especially useful for **Digital Citizenship Week, advisory, SEL, school counseling, computer lab, and technology lessons**.
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Equip your students to be safe and kind online with this **FREE sample of the Cyberbullying Prevention Unit**!
As students spend more time in digital spaces, the boundary between school and home can become harder to separate. This free sample gives teachers a focused look at the core visual and discussion materials from the full unit while emphasizing digital empathy and practical Upstander responses.
### 🆓 WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THIS FREE SAMPLE
**🖼️ Upstander Strategy Anchor Chart** A printable visual outlining the **4 ways students can intervene**:
**Support the Target** **Report It** **Interrupt the Behavior** **Ask for Help**
**💬 Case Study Discussion Card #1 — “The Group Chat Exclusion”** A scenario with targeted discussion questions that guide students in analyzing the bullying situation and brainstorming possible Upstander responses.
**✍️ Student Digital Citizenship Pledge** A formal template for students to sign, committing to **responsible online behavior** and standing up to cyberbullying.
### 🚫 WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THIS FREEBIE
The following materials are included in the **full Cyberbullying Prevention Unit**, but not in this sample:
❌ **4 Detailed Lesson Plans** — 45–60 minutes each ❌ **Case Study Discussion Cards #2 & #3** — “The Fake Profile” and “The Viral Embarrassment” ❌ **Parent Communication Newsletter** ❌ **Unit Assessment & Answer Key**
This freebie contains the **Upstander Strategy Anchor Chart, one case-study scenario, and the Student Digital Citizenship Pledge** so you can evaluate the format before purchasing the complete 4-lesson unit.
### 💡 HOW TO USE THIS FREE SAMPLE
**Display the Upstander Anchor Chart** in your classroom or computer lab as an ongoing visual reminder of the four intervention strategies.
**Use the Case Study Card** as a small-group bell-ringer during Digital Citizenship Week.
**Use the Digital Citizenship Pledge** after a class discussion about responsible online behavior and expectations.
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**Cyberbullying Prevention Lesson Plans | Digital Citizenship & SEL Unit Grade 4–8**
Frequently Asked Questions
What is included in the free Cyberbullying Prevention sample?
The sample includes an **Upstander Strategy Anchor Chart, the “Group Chat Exclusion” case study discussion card, and a Student Digital Citizenship Pledge**.
What are the four Upstander strategies shown on the anchor chart?
The chart identifies **Support the Target, Report It, Interrupt the Behavior, and Ask for Help**.
What is the “Group Chat Exclusion” activity?
It is a **case-study discussion card** with questions that ask students to examine the bullying scenario and develop possible Upstander responses.
Is the case study intended for individual or group use?
The suggested use is as a **small-group bell-ringer during Digital Citizenship Week**.
Does the free sample include a student pledge?
Yes. It includes a **Student Digital Citizenship Pledge** for students to sign.
What does the pledge address?
Students commit to **responsible online behavior and standing up to cyberbullying**.
Can the Upstander chart be displayed in class?
Yes. The description specifically recommends displaying it in a **classroom or computer lab** as a constant visual reminder.
Are the full lesson plans included in the free sample?
No. The freebie does not include the **4 detailed 45–60 minute lesson plans** from the full unit.
Are all three case-study cards included?
No. The sample contains only **Case Study Card #1, “The Group Chat Exclusion.”** The full unit additionally includes **“The Fake Profile”** and **“The Viral Embarrassment.”**
Is the Parent Communication Newsletter included in the sample?
No. The **Parent Communication Newsletter** is part of the full unit, not this freebie.
Is an assessment and answer key included?
No. The **Unit Assessment & Answer Key** are specifically listed among the materials not included in the free sample.
How much of the full unit is represented by this freebie?
The sample provides **one anchor chart, one case-study scenario, and one student pledge** from the larger 4-lesson unit.
What does the full resource include that this sample does not?
The full unit adds **4 detailed lesson plans, two additional case-study cards, a parent communication newsletter, and a unit assessment with answer key**.
What is the full resource designed for?
The complete resource is titled **Cyberbullying Prevention Lesson Plans | Digital Citizenship & SEL Unit Grade 4–8**.
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