Bystander WebQuest

Task

Answering the questions on the WebQuest will enable us to understand the major themes present in our novel.  It will also help us to make connections to our own lives and question how we contribute to the bystander effect.

Process

Answer the folliwing questions on a word document in complete sentences.  This document will be turned in on the date stated by Mrs. Bishop or Mrs. Cippoletti.

http://www.eyesonbullying.org/bystander.html

1. What is a bystander?

2. How can a bystander be helpful?

3. How can adults help children to become helpful bystanders?

http://psychology.about.com/od/socialpsychology/a/bystandereffect.htm

1. What is the bystander effect?

2. How is the Kitty Genovese story an eample of the bystander effect?

http://psychology.about.com/od/prosocial-behaviors/a/how-to-overcome-th…

1. How do does one overcome the bystander effect? Explain 3 ways

http://www.tolerance.org/magazine/number-39-spring-2011/feature/bully-b…

1. What is the main claim made in this article?  

2. Why does the author title the second paragraph, "The Rewards of Bullying"? 

Short Response Questions

Decribe a time when you were a bystander?  Expain

Decribe a time when you were bullied? Explain 

Research our novel Bystander by James Preller.  What major themes will be present based on your research?