Bullying

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/bullying

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. How long is Bullying?Can include chronic anxiety, depression, and difficulties in interpersonal relationships
2. What is the defining characteristics of bullying?Intentionality, repetition, and a perceived power imbalance
3. What is the historical research milestones?Systematic study emerged in the 1970s, particularly in Scandinavian countries
4. How can bullying happen in school?In school, bullying can be a student hitting or pushing another, calling mean names, or leaving someone out of games. It can also happen online through messages or posts.
5. Why do some kids bully others?Some kids bully because they want to feel powerful, get attention, or copy what they see from others. They might also feel insecure and act out.

Relational Aggression: Covert bullying tactics like social exclusion, rumor-spreading, and manipulation of relationships.
Cyberbullying: Bullying conducted through electronic means, including social media, text messages, and emails.
Upstander Intervention: Active efforts by bystanders to support victims and challenge bullying behavior.