COPYRIGHT LESSON ACTIVITY
The activity provided on the website below will help expound knowledge on copyright law and the value of making ethical decisions when using materials acquired through the internet.http://www.teachingcopyright.org/curriculum/hs
First off, it is vital to know that downloading music without paying is equivalent to stealing a bike. One must know the positive steps there are to protecting your material in this digital world we live in. Learning about copyright in a classroom opens up the students to discussion, allowing them to express their thoughts and ideas.
This curriculum plan will help guide students to understanding the basics on copyright law.
In this lesson, students will:
1. Reflect on what they may or may not already know on copyright law
2. Learn about the history of innovation and copyright law
3. Learn about "fair use," free speech, public domain
4. Master the principles of fair use through experimentation with mock trials
The resource section of this website provides a list of materials and Teaching Copyright handouts that relate to each lesson.
The activity provided on the website below will help expound knowledge on copyright law and the value of making ethical decisions when using materials acquired through the internet.http://www.teachingcopyright.org/curriculum/hs
First off, it is vital to know that downloading music without paying is equivalent to stealing a bike. One must know the positive steps there are to protecting your material in this digital world we live in. Learning about copyright in a classroom opens up the students to discussion, allowing them to express their thoughts and ideas.
This curriculum plan will help guide students to understanding the basics on copyright law.
In this lesson, students will:
1. Reflect on what they may or may not already know on copyright law
2. Learn about the history of innovation and copyright law
3. Learn about "fair use," free speech, public domain
4. Master the principles of fair use through experimentation with mock trials
The resource section of this website provides a list of materials and Teaching Copyright handouts that relate to each lesson.