Lesson
Copyright & Fair Use
Summary
Help students understand the differences between fair use, copyright, creative commons, and more.
Bellringer: Why does copyright exist?
- Give students a few minutes to write their answers.
- Explain the importance of copyright to everyday creators.
Instruction
- The most common types of media ownership are copyright, creative commons, and public domain.
- Giving credit and utilizing fair use principles can help you avoid plagiarism.
Discussion: Copyright Conundrum
- How would you advise a friend interested in opening a fanart based small business?
- How do these businesses continue to operate?
Activity: Copyright & Fair Use Analysis
- Students work through various scenarios to consider if the media use is acceptable or not.
- Students differentiate between copyright, fair use, attribution, and public domain usage.
Wrap-Up & Assessment
- What is the main difference between Copyright and Creative Commons?
- Name two factors used to decide if using media is covered by Fair Use.
| Est. Time | Activity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 5 min | Bellringer: Why does copyright exist? |
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| 15 min | Instruction |
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| 10 min | Discussion: Copyright Conundrum |
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| 10 min | Activity: Copyright & Fair Use Analysis |
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| 5 min | Wrap-Up & Assessment |
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Lesson Prep
Copyright and Fair Use Analysis
Analyze real-life scenarios for fair use and copyright infringement.
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Unit 5: Media Literacy
Copyright & Fair Use
Help students understand the differences between fair use, copyright, creative commons, and more.
Claims, Evidence, and the Missing Piece
Help students learn how to assess what they're seeing online and determine if it's true or not.
Who Made This and Why?
While it may seem obvious on the surface, it's important to help students recognize that everything they see online was made by someone for a specific purpose.
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