3.Process

Process
Let’s Begin!! For the first four weeks, we will begin class with a read aloud or video, followed by a class discussion. You will then work with a “task force” member on the computer to complete the WebQuest activities described below. The last two weeks of the WebQuest will be used to work with your partner/s to complete the anti-bullying Public Service Announcement to share with the school community. I am very excited to begin our “Creating a Community of Caring WebQuest!” I hope you will enjoy the activities that I have planned for the WebQuest. More importantly, I hope you will enjoy the opportunity to BLOG!!! It is a great way to think, plan and reflect about what you are learning. It is also a great place to collaborate and learn from your fellow classmates, and at times, from fellow learners throughout the world. I hope you will enjoy this experience! 1) **Primary sites:** a. [|It’s My Life]  b. [|Stop Bullying Now!]  c. [|Kid’s Against Bullying]  2) **Secondary sites:** a. [|Dealing with Bullies] – Kids Health b. [|Stop Cyberbullying] What did you learn about yourself or your partner that you might not have known before? What do you feel made the most impact on you during your research?
 * Week One: Welcome to the //Community of Caring WebQuest//** **!**
 * 1) As a class we will view and discuss the Brain Pop video, //[|Bullying with Annie and Moby].//
 * 2) As a “task force” member, you will be responsible to create at least one entry and reply to at least one classmate’s entry each week on the //[|Community of Caring WebQuest Blog].// With your teammate, please make certain that you can sign on to your blog account.Prompts will be provided each week, but please feel free to create your own thread of discussion. You may complete the blogging activity at home or come in on your free time to use the computers in the library.
 * 3) As a class, let’s take a look at the following opening message on the blog:
 * 1) Before you begin, let’s go over the following guidelines for safe blogging:
 * Only write 1st names
 * Never write about when you are going on vacation or when you will not be home for a period of time
 * When sharing your experiences, please do not use names. (Ask me what is appropriate and what is not.) Remember, I have final approval before the entries are posted, so I will make sure that nothing too personal is shared.
 * Don’t write about anything too physical (such as pushing someone down in a hockey game). Unless you are sharing something about a bullying incident that happened to you.
 * Never give out your address, town name or SAU# (or name the streets you ride your bike on)
 * 1) Using the graphic organizer that I have provided for you, take a few moments to look over the three primary websites listed below. You will be using these websites next week to define the terms bully, bullying, victim/target, bystander and cyberbullying.
 * [|It’s My Life]
 * [|Stop Bullying Now!]
 * [|Kid’s Against Bullying]
 * 1) Between now and our next library class, please access your [|blog account] and respond to the following prompt: What is your definition of bullying? What do you think bullying looks like?
 * 2) Remember that in addition to your post, you are to reply to at least one other classmate using the guidelines we discussed.
 * Week Two: //What is Bullying and How does it Impact Me?//**
 * 1) As a class we will read and discuss, //Trouble Talk// by Trudy Ludwig.
 * 2) With your “task force” computer teammate, use your graphic organizer and follow the directions listed below to define the terms **bullying, bully, cyberbullying, bystander** , and **victim/target** . Keep in mind that a definition of one of these terms is more than a one word answer.
 * 3) Once you have completed the definitions, choose one of the **primary sites** listed below and with your partner, explore the site. Complete some of the activities, watch a video or webisode, and/or take one of the self-evaluation polls. **Please record** the site you visited and the activities you completed on your graphic organizer.
 * 4) Use at least **two of the primary sites** and at least **one of the secondary sites** listed here to find your definitions. **Remember to cite the sources you use to complete the definitions.**
 * Blogging Prompt for Week Two:**

1) **Primary sites:** a. [|It’s My Life]  b. [|Stop Bullying Now!]  c. [|Kid’s Against Bullying]  2) **Secondary sites:** a. [|Dealing with Bullies] – Kids Health b. [|Dealing with Bullies] – Child and Youth Health c. [|Are you a Bystander to Bullying?] d. [|Stop Cyberbullying] What do you think about the solutions you found? Were you surprised by any of the tips? Have you ever been disappointed about how a bullying incident was handled? What would you do if you reported a bullying incident and nothing happened? · What is the message of this PSA? · Who is the PSA intended for? Adults, young children, etc. · Is it effective in getting the message across? How? 1) **Primary sites:** a. [|It’s My Life]  b. [|Stop Bullying Now!]   c. [|Kid’s Against Bullying]  2) **Secondary sites:** a. [|Dealing with Bullies] – Kids Health b. [|Dealing with Bullies] – Child and Youth Health c. [|Are you a Bystander to Bullying?] d. [|Stop Cyberbullying] The Public Service Announcements (PSAs) have powerful messages. Do you feel that the PSA videos made more of an impact on you than the information on the websites? Why or why not? Have you come to a decision about your final product to present your “anti-bullying” PSA? If so, would you like to share your idea with your classmates? During weeks five and six of the //Community of Caring Webquest// you will create posts on your own based on your research and exploration of the websites. Some things to keep in mind: What have you learned about bullying, its ramifications, and ways to prevent it? What do you think is your role in “wiping it out” of LSS?
 * Week Three: //What Can We Do About Bullying?//**
 * 1) As a class we will read and discuss, //My Secret Bully// by Trudy Ludwig.
 * 2) With your “task force” computer teammate, use your graphic organizer and follow the directions listed below to research and list possible ways to “wipe out” bullying. Ask yourself the questions: What are some of the ways to prevent bullying? What are some of the ways to handle a bully or bullying? What is a “bystander’s” responsibility? **Remember to cite the sources you use for your research.**
 * 3) Use at least **two of the primary sites** and at least **two of the secondary sites** listed here to complete your research.
 * Blogging Prompt for Week Three:**
 * Week Four: //What Can We Do About Bullying?//**
 * 1) As a class we will read and discuss, //Just Kidding// by Trudy Ludwig.
 * 2) View the Public Service Announcements on the //[|Starting a Campaign]// page of the //Stop Bullying Now// website. Analyze these PSAs and record your answers on your graphic organizer to the following questions.
 * 1) With your “task force” computer teammate, use your graphic organizer and follow the directions listed below to complete your research and listing of possible ways to “wipe out” bullying. **Remember to cite the sources you use for your research.**
 * 2) Use at least **two of the primary sites** and at least **two of the secondary sites** listed here to complete your research.
 * Blogging Prompt for Week Four:**
 * Weeks Five & Six: //Taking What We Have Learned to Think, Create, Share & Grow!//**
 * 1) Following a class discussion of our findings, you will decide what your final product will be. Remember, your final product should demonstrate your understanding of bullying and provide some methods to combat it in our school. With a partner/s you will choose the format of your PSA.
 * 2) Depending on your product choice, you will be grouped with classmates to complete this product.
 * 3) Some choices may include role-playing, video, Readers Theater script, comics, posters, or rap songs.
 * 4) With your partner/s, you will complete a storyboard of your ideas before beginning your product. Please use your notes, graphic organizers, and resources provided to complete this activity.
 * 5) Depending on your product choice, you will you use the computers, digital resources, and other materials to complete the product. These resources will be available in the library throughout the week for you to come in and work on your project.
 * Blogging Prompts:**