1. Lesson 1 8th Grade WELCOME & INTRODUCTION 1:00 CLASS WELCOME
» Begin by welcoming students and discussing lesson and behavior expectations in whatever way is appropriate.
LESSON INTRODUCTION
» Today, we are going to do a lesson from the MBF Teen Safety Matters program. It is a program that helps teach students how to be safe and how to make the most out of their middle school experience.
» During our 3 lessons, we are going to learn about emotional safety, physical safety, and digital safety, starting today with emotional safety.
» Because much of this information will be new to you, and because this is such important information, I ask that everyone please pay attention and participate in the discussion and activities.
» If you have any personal stories to share related to what we are discussing today, I want you to know they are very important, but because we have a limited amount of time to get through the lesson, I ask that you wait to share them with your teacher or with me after the lesson.
Lesson 1

2. Emoji Charades Confident Frustrated Surprised Nervous Mad Scared Happy
Sad
EMOJI CHARADES :00
» Let’s start with a game called Emoji Charades.
» I need a volunteer to guess what emoji your classmates are going to act out for you.
» Our volunteer will stand up front facing the class so they are not be able to see the screen/PowerPoint.
» The rest of you will remain in your seat and act out each emoji as it appears on the screen. Remain seated and do not speak.
» Our volunteer will try to guess what the emoji or emotion is that you will be acting out.
EMOJIS/WORDS
ADVANCE THE SLIDE TO START AND AFTER EACH EMOJI/WORD IS GUESSED TO SHOW THE NEXT WORD.
Happy
Scared
Nervous
Frustrated
Confident
Sad
Surprised
Mad
FOLLOW-UP
» Ask student volunteers:
- Was it easy to identify every emotion?
Did everyone demonstrate the emotions in the same way?
» Ask class:
Did anyone have a hard time identifying any of the emotions without using words?
» As you can see, we can all have different ways of expressing emotions because we are all so different.
» Today’s lesson is about safety, and we’re going to talk about how understanding and managing your own emotions and behaviors can help keep you and others safe.
Charades

3. Self-Awareness, Self-Management & Decisions
» Over these last two years, many of you have become more self-aware, and learned a lot about yourself, like what your goals are for high school and your future, what kinds of people you like hanging out with, and what is important to you.
» Self-awareness and self-management are important because if you are aware of your own emotions and thoughts, you are better able to communicate with others, make better decisions, and avoid doing things that are harmful to you or others.
» What do I mean by that? Conflict is going to happen. You may have an argument with friends, or you may disagree with a teacher, or someone may do something you don’t like.
» But the way you respond can either help the situation or make the situation worse. So you have to be aware of your role in a conflict, and you have to be able to manage your emotions.
» If your response and actions escalate a conflict, that might not be safe for you or others.
» Another example is how you manage your thoughts, like what you think about others, and your behaviors, such as how you treat others.
» Because the way you treat others can impact everyone’s safety. For example, if you bully someone, their safety is at risk.
» So, in some situations, your self-awareness, and your ability to manage your own thoughts and behaviors can directly impact your safety and the safety of others.
» Some other ways self-management can impact safety include things like managing stress, controlling impulsive behaviors and choices, being motivated, and setting and working toward achieving goals.
» Staying safe and being successful is often tied to having good self-awareness and self-management skills.
Self-awareness and self-management are important because if you are aware of your own emotions and thoughts, you are better able to communicate with others, make better decisions, and avoid doing things that are harmful to you or others.

4. Self-Awareness Quiz Self-Awareness Quiz SELF-AWARENESS QUIZ 2:00
» Let’s take a quiz to see how self-aware you are. Everyone take out a piece of paper and a pen/pencil. Number your paper from When I say a statement, I want you to write next to that number on your paper, a T if you think it is true, or F if you think it is false.
SELF-AWARENESS QUIZ
I know how to answer when someone asks me what my strengths and weaknesses are.
I know what my goals are for middle and high school and I have them written down.
I spend time thinking about decisions before making them.
I can list 10 things I truly value (thoughts, beliefs, and actions that are most important to me).
I know there are some changes or improvements I can make to be more successful.

5. How do you keep yourself safe?
Safety
Responsibility
Independence
How do you keep yourself safe?
SAFETY 1:30
» Everyone knows the world can be a dangerous place and knows there are good and bad people in the world. I am sure some of you read or see news on TV, Facebook, Twitter or hear stories about bad things that happen to kids and teens.
» So how do you keep yourself safe? (Follow rules, watch for unsafe situations, etc.)
CLICK SLIDE TO ADVANCE THE ANIMATIONS.
» Adults are responsible for keeping kids and teens safe, which means it’s the job of adults to keep you safe.
» However, as you are getting older, you are gaining more independence and spending more time away from home and away from your parents, so, you will need to become more responsible for your safety.
» So, safety is actually a joint responsibility.
» Raise your hand if you have to text or call your parents when you are away from home to let them know where you are. (Raise hands)
» Why is this? (They are responsible for your safety, they want to know you are making good choices, they want to know you are safe.)
» So to keep you safe, parents set rules and limits for you. They check in with you to make sure you are being responsible.
» Following rules minimizes negative consequences, or results from your actions, such as getting hurt, getting into trouble with your parents, etc.
» During today’s lesson, I want to give you even more skills to help you be safe and successful as you meet new people and have new experiences in middle school.
» Let’s start with 5 Safety Rules to help you deal with unsafe situations.
Consequences

6. Safety Rule #4
Talk It Up means you have a voice and you can use it to help keep you safe.
SAFETY RULE # :00
» Safety Rule #4 is Talk It Up, which means you have a voice and you can use it help keep you safe. Here are some ways you can Talk It Up:
Use an assertive voice to tell an adult or another child/teen to stop hurting you or someone else.
Use an assertive voice to say no to an adult or another child/teen violating your personal boundaries or demonstrating unsafe or inappropriate behaviors to you or others.
Talk to a Safe Adult to ask for help or report unsafe or inappropriate situations or behaviors.
Report unsafe situations or behaviors. Not reporting - to avoid being seen as a snitch - allows problems to continue to grow, and may cause more damaging long-term consequences.
Talk to a Safe Friend who will support you and help you talk to a Safe Adult.
Talk to a Safe Adult if your behavior is inappropriate or unsafe and you need help.
Talk to your peers and be a role model for creating a culture of kindness and safety.
» Let’s talk more about some of these things.

7. Using An Assertive Voice
» The first is using an assertive voice to say no if someone is hurting you or someone else.
» What does assertive mean? (Elicit responses)
» Being assertive means being confident and forceful with your words to make sure someone understands.
» You don’t have to be mean to be assertive, you just have to get your point across.
» For example, if someone is touching you or hurting you, you can say, “No. Do not touch me.”
» If someone close to you tries to touch you or show you affection you don’t want, you can say, “No thank you, I do not want to be touched like that, or I do not want a hug, or I do not want to sit on your lap.”
» Sometimes it may be hard to say no, especially to an adult. However, when it comes to your body, you always have a right to say no and not be touched in a way you don’t want.
» If using an assertive voice doesn’t stop someone from touching you or violating your personal boundaries, you can try to use Safety Rule #3 to Make a Move and GET AWAY.
» If anyone hurts you, or touches you in a way that is a Red Flag, or if you tell someone to stop and they don’t, always use Safety Rule #4 to Talk It Up and tell a Safe Adult.
What does assertive mean?

8. Safety Rules Review 5 SAFETY RULES 1:00
» Let’s review all 5 Safety Rules before we move on.
» I want everyone to say them with me.
CLICK TO START AND TO ADVANCE TO EACH RULE.
Safety Rule #1 is Know What’s Up
Safety Rule #2 is Spot Red Flags
Safety Rule #3 is Make a Move
Safety Rule #4 is Talk it Up
Safety Rule #5 is No Blame | No Shame
***IF YOU ARE IMPLEMENTING IN TWO 25-MINUTE LESSONS, RATHER THAN THE STANDARD 45-MINUTE LESSON, STOP AFTER THIS SLIDE. TELL STUDENTS YOU WILL BE BACK SOON TO FINISH THIS LESSON. REMIND THEM TO PRACTICE THE 5 SAFETY RULES IN THE MEANTIME.***

9. CONTROL-ALT-DELETE CTRL Control ALT Alternatives DEL Delete
***IF YOU ARE IMPLEMENTING IN TWO 25-MINUTE LESSONS, RATHER THAN THE STANDARD 45-MINUTE LESSON, THIS IS WHERE YOU WILL RESUME THE LESSON. DO A QUICK REVIEW OF THE SAFETY RULES AND THEN GO INTO CONTENT FOR THE SECOND HALF OF THE LESSON.***
CTRL - ALT - DEL :00
» The Safety Rules can help you be successful throughout the remainder of middle school and to help you prepare for high school.
» But, there is another tool I want to teach you today that you can use to help you be more self-aware and make safe and smart decisions.
» It’s called CTRL-ALT-DEL (or Control, Alt, Delete).
» Who can tell me what pressing Ctrl-Alt-Del on a computer does? (It terminates a task or application or reboots the system.)
» So here’s how CTRL-ALT-DEL works to help you be more self-aware and make safe and smart decisions. When you are thinking about yourself, who you are, what’s important to you, and how you want to respond to situations, think about each term in the following way:
» CTRL – Control. Control reminds you that you are in control of your thoughts, emotions, and actions. In other words, you cannot control what happens around you, but you can control how you respond.
» So, when you are dealing with conflict or faced with a decision, begin by gaining control of the situation for yourself. You can do this by using Safety Rule #1, Know What’s Up and Safety Rule #2, Spot Red Flags.
» Knowing What’s Up means you should think about the reality of the situation, and how you think and feel about the events taking place. This is practicing self-awareness, and you might do this by:
» Setting goals based on your values and desires. When you are making a decision, determine if it will help you reach your goals.
» Prioritizing your daily activities, events, etc. to help you meet your goals and to do better in school, etc.
» Learning how to manage stress. There are a lot of pressures on teens these days, and sometimes it is very easy to be overly stressed. If you’re not sure how to positively manage stress, there are a lot of great resources online you can find, but things like exercising, talking to a parent or friend, journaling, listening to music that lifts your spirits, etc. are all ways to help you manage stress.
» Spotting Red Flags means looking for indicators that a situation or person is unsafe.
Delete
DEL

10. WHAT ARE THE ALTERNATIVES?
What Would You Do?
WHAT ARE THE RED FLAGS?
WHAT ARE THE ALTERNATIVES?
WHICH OPTIONS SHOULD HE DELETE?
WHAT WOULD YOU DO? - SCENARIO # :30
» Let’s look at some scenarios and use the Safety Rules and CTRL-ALT-DEL to practice self-awareness, self management, and safety.
» Find a partner and after I read you the scenario, I’m going to give you some questions to discuss.
» Jordan is spending the night with a group of friends at Dan’s house. Dan’s parents are out to dinner. Dan finds his parents’ alcohol and he and the other guys are trying to get Jordan to drink with them. Jordan knows he shouldn’t drink, and doesn’t want to get in trouble. He also knows he might be kicked off the football team if he gets caught, but he doesn’t want to seem uncool to his friends. Even though Jordan says no, Dan continues to pour him a drink. Jordan is afraid to say no to his friend and decides to drink it.
» Discuss the following questions with your partner about how you would use CTRL-ALT-DEL to handle this decision.
QUESTIONS
» How can CTRL help Jordan use Safety Rule #1 to Know What’s Up and be self-aware, and Safety Rule #2 to Spot Red Flags?
» ALT - What are the alternatives in this situation?
» DEL - Which options should Jordan delete?
Scenario 1: How would you use CTRL-ALT-DEL?

11. TRUE FALSE Essential Review Messages Contact ESSENTIAL REVIEW 1:30
» Let’s do a Thumbs up/Thumbs down review before we end today. If you think a statement is true, show me a thumbs up. If you think it is false, show me a thumbs down.
REVIEW STATEMENTS
If you have been hurt, you can talk to a Safe Friend instead of a Safe Adult. (Thumbs down/False. A Safe Friend is someone who can help you talk to a Safe Adult, not a replacement for a Safe Adult.)
Having good self-awareness will help you understand your goals, values, and priorities, and will help you make smart and safe choices. (Thumbs up/True)
There are 4 Safety Rules that can help you stay safe. (Thumbs down/False. There are 5.)
Self-management skills can help you control your behavior and the behavior of others. (Thumbs down/False. You cannot control the behavior of others, but it can help you control your own behavior and make safe, smart decisions.)
In the CTRL-ALT-DEL decision-making process, we use Safety Rule #3, Make a Move and Safety Rule #4, Talk It Up during the ALT step. (Thumbs up/True)

12. Safety Rules Review SAFETY RULES REVIEW 1:00
» You also learned 5 Safety Rules to help you stay safe.
» Let’s review the 5 Safety Rules before we end today. I want everyone to say them with me.
CLICK TO START AND TO ADVANCE TO EACH RULE.
- Safety Rule #1 is Know What’s Up
- Safety Rule #2 is Spot Red Flags
- Safety Rule #3 is Make a Move
- Safety Rule #4 is Talk it Up
- Safety Rule #5 is No Blame | No Shame

13. GREAT JOB! Every child deserves to be safe!
WRAP UP & CLOSE :00
» Great work today! Thank you for your attention today and thank you Mr./Mrs. ___________.
» I hope you all have enjoyed this MBF Teen Safety Matters Lesson and learned a lot.
» I am very proud of you all. You have been a great class and I appreciate your help and participation.
» To finish up today, I have a few things for you. 
» I have a Parent Information & Activity Sheet for your parents/guardians. The sheet has information for them about what you learned today and there is also an activity for you to do together. It is very important that your parents receive this information, so make sure you give it to them today when you get home.
» I also have another important sheet for each of you, called a Think-Learn-Do Sheet. Just like you get homework for class subjects, this is a great way to study and reinforce the concepts you learned today about safety. Please do this sheet and the fun activities tonight or very soon so you can continue to learn more about the topics we discussed today. 
» Finally, I have a Safety Rules Poster to hang in your classroom so it can remind you to follow the Safety Rules to help you stay safe.
» Does anyone have any questions before I leave?
» If you think of any questions, you can ask your teacher, *or you are welcome to come see me. (*If you are are a school employee.)
» I’ll be back soon for Lesson 2 where we will discuss abuse and physical safety. In the meantime, practice your Safety Rules to help you stay safe.
GREAT JOB! Every child deserves to be safe!