Lesson 5: Bullying/discrimination

Bullying/discrimination

Learning objective

I am learning about the terms ‘bullying’ and 'discrimination' and the impact this can have on others.   

What do you think discrimination is?

Discrimination

Discrimination is when someone is treated unfairly or differently because of their identity. It can happen based on many characteristics, including race, gender, age, disability, religion, or sexual orientation. 

In what ways can people be discriminated against?

What do you think the term bullying means?

Bullying

Bullying is unwanted, aggressive behaviour that involves a real or perceived power imbalance.

 Bullying is behaviour that is repeated, or has the potential to be repeated, over time.  

Why was Dumbo treated as an 'outcast' by the other elephants?

1. Because they didn't like his mother
2. Because of the way he looked
3. Because he was small
4. Because he was cute

Which of the following reasons was Dumbo discriminated against?

1. Religion
2. Age
3. Disability
4. Gender

Was it fair for Dumbo to be treated like this by the other elephants?

Yes

No

Not sure

Why did the large group of birds reject the other bird?

What is the main conflict in the short film 'For the Birds'?

1. The small birds are fighting over food
2. A large bird tries to join a group of small birds, but they reject him
3. The birds are trying to escape a predator
4. The small birds are teaching the big bird how to fly

Where does most of the short film take place?

1. In a tree
2. On the ground
3. On a telephone wire
4. In a birdhouse

How do the small birds react to the large bird at first?

They welcome him happily

They ignore him completely

They make fun of him and peck at him

They invite him to join them

What happens when the small birds try to get rid of the big bird?

1. The big bird gets angry and chases them
2. The wire snaps, causing them to fall and lose their feathers
3. The big bird flies away, leaving them alone
4. A hawk appears and scares them

What is the main underlying lesson of
'For the Birds'?

1. Be kind to others, or your actions may backfire!
2. It’s important to stick together in tough situations
3. Bigger is always better
4. Always fight for your space

I understand the terms 'bullying' and 'discrimination' better after this lesson

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Activity

Complete the cloze passage activity based on 'For the Birds'.

Then use the bullying Widgit cards to consider which actions were displayed by the small birds and how it made the big bird feel.