This short animated film examines the roles of peer pressure, accountability and power struggles in bullying – a pervasive phenomenon. When a bully picks on a smaller member of his group, the whole community becomes involved. The bully, they learn, is himself a victim at home. Bully Dance is part of ShowPeace, a series of lively, animated films designed to explore conflict and dispute resolution.
This short animated film examines the roles of peer pressure, accountability and power struggles in bullying – a pervasive phenomenon.
When a bully picks on a smaller member of his group, the whole community becomes involved. The bully, they learn, is himself a victim at home.
Bully Dance is part of ShowPeace, a series of lively, animated films designed to explore conflict and dispute resolution.
Ages 11 to 14
Study Guides - Guide 1 | Guide 2
English Language Arts - CanLit
Family Studies/Home Economics - Relationships
Health/Personal Development - Bullying & Discrimination
Social Studies - Communities in Canada/World
This film about harassment and discrimination can help your students understand how bullying develops. Why are victims targeted? How can a bully’s power be quashed? The film can also be used to identify the elements of storytelling without dialogue and to explore narrative structure with second-language students.