Kids can be bullies and not even realize it. Viewers learn that bullies are not always the kids who hit or intimidate. The program encourages students to recognize bullying behaviour in themselves. Viewers are introduced to five different bullies including Mark who thinks that tripping others on the bus and being the tough kid in school is "cool," Abby who teases and taunts Lauren in dance class, and Nicky who didn't make the basketball team and consequently spreads rumours that Jimmy made the team only because his Dad knows the coach. Through discussion and activities, your students will clearly understand bullying behaviour and its effect on others.

These three programs teach students the meaning of cyber harassment, why it spells trouble, and how to protect themselves from being a victim.

Internet Bullies: What Is It? - For many kids, the Internet is an important part of their daily routine. Unfortunately, with the immediacy of the Internet, its anonymity and its easy accessibility, kids are using Instant Messaging, Blogs, e-mail, chat rooms and social networks to spread gossip and rumors to harass and embarrass their peers. In this program, students will come to understand that using the Internet for those purposes is actually bullying.

Internet Bullies: Emotions + Internet = Trouble - Today it's easy to hurt someone who's made you angry. You can do it anonymously on the internet. In this segment, students learn that once you put something out on the internet, there's no taking it back. The program demonstrates how strong emotions and the internet can spell trouble.

Internet Bullies: Keep Yourself Safe - Thousands of kids are targeted by bullies. This program demonstrates practical ways for students to protect themselves and restrict the opportunities others have of harassing them online.

After watching these four programs, students will gain a better understanding of bullying and build a stronger foundation when dealing with bullies.
What is A Bully? What Bullies Do - What does a bully look like? What does a bully sound like? This program provides insight that helps students identify bullies and understand why and what they do.
What is A Bully? Why Kids Do It - Some may think that being angry, calling names, and pushing people around is a normal way to act. This program discusses how bullying makes the bully feel and how the victim feels, too.
What is A Bully? Funny or Mean - Through live-action, age-appropriate scenarios, viewers will come to understand why some kids are so aggressive, hurtful and mean to their classmates, teammates, friends and family members. Students will discover that there are a variety of reasons kids turn into bullies. Some may think that being angry, calling names, and pushing people around is a normal way to act.
What is A Bully? Don't Become One - Students will discover that there are a variety of reasons kids turn into bullies. Some bullies are looking for attention. Others may think bullying is a way to be popular or to get what they want. But most of the time, bullies are trying to make themselves feel more important.