Coward Punch - Staying Dignified

Australian Curriculum content descriptions: 

Year 7 Civics and Citizenship:

• How values, including freedom, respect, inclusion, civility, responsibility, compassion, equality and a ‘fair go’, can promote cohesion within Australian society (ACHCK052)
• Critically analyse information and ideas from a range of sources in relation to civics and citizenship topics and issues (ACHCS056)

Syllabus outcomes: N/A

General capabilities: Literacy, Ethical Understanding, Personal and Social Capability 

Relevant parts of Year 7 achievement standards: 
Students explain the diverse nature of Australian society and identify the importance of shared values in promoting a cohesive society. They identify ways they can be active and informed citizens

This lesson is part of the wider unit of work STOP the Coward Punch: Civics and Citizenship – Years 7 to 10

Time required: 60 mins

Level of teacher scaffolding: Medium – teacher will need to facilitate discussions and support activities

• Device capable of presenting videos to the class
• Student Worksheets – one copy per student

This lesson is designed to build students’ competencies in the following skills:

• Communication
• Critical thinking
• Empathy
• Ethical understanding

These resources have been designed in partnership with Danny Green's STOP the Coward's Punch campaign.

Danny Green’s STOP the Coward Punch campaign was started in 2012 with the aim of raising awareness of the devastating effects of the coward punch on the community, including the physical and mental scars survivors, families and friends are left with for life.

STOP the Coward Punch believes in the right of all people to enjoy themselves, safely and free from violence. With support from entertainers, athletes, community leaders, politicians and everyday Australians, the campaign aims to raise awareness of the simple precautions we – as a community and as individuals – can take to ensure safe and enjoyable outings and, ultimately, reduce the number of coward punch occurrences in our communities.