1.Introduction

= **INTRODUCTION ** = = = =Lincoln Street School’s Community of Caring Task Force Wants You!!! =

Welcome to the //Community of Caring WebQuest.// As part of a school-wide initiative to wipe out bullying in Lincoln Street School, you have been learning about New Hampshire’s Pupil Safety and Violence Prevention (#RSA-193-F) legislation with Principal Keays and Assistant Principal Smith. You also attended a performance of [|TIGER](Theater Integrating Guidance, Education, and Responsibility) and Ms.Clifford and Ms. Fier presented an anti-bullying video and conducted a group discussion.

Now it is time for you to **//spread the message about what bullying is and what can be done to stop it at Lincoln Street School.//**

//I know what you are thinking … How can I do that? //

//Well …… //

Our school community has formed a task force to create a //Community of Caring// in an effort to tackle the issue of bullying at LSS. As part of the 5th grade, you are now an “official member” of this task force! As a chosen member, you must show your commitment to the fight against bullying by creating a memorable, attention-grabbing “anti-bullying” message to share with the LSS school community.

Take a moment to study this Wordle constructed from the list of words you created when you discussed the subject of bullying with Ms. Clifford and Ms. Fier.



What do you notice about the Wordle. That’s right … Bullying is a complicated issue that touches all of us in some ways. However, your Wordle also shows the many positive ways that we can create a community where a bully won’t survive.

In this WebQuest, you will explore and discuss resources to gain more knowledge of bullying, how to react to it, and how to stop it. At the end of your research, you will work with a partner/s to create an anti-bullying Public Service Announcement.

//**Do a good job – bullying is a serious issue and stopping it is everyone’s responsibility. **//