Copycat

Q2 Copyright Laws: Introduction

7. Be Legal & Fair

Introduction

Think about this…
Would you ever walk into a store and take something without paying? Probably not.
But what about downloading your favorite song, movie, or game for free? A lot of people have done that without thinking twice.

Here’s the thing—when you grab stuff online without permission, you might actually be breaking copyright laws (even if it feels harmless).

In this Quest, you’ll uncover the rules for using things you find on the internet—music, videos, images, games—and learn how they apply to you and everything you do online.

learning objectives

I can:

  • Follow copyright laws.
  • Create a digital artifact to demonstrate knowledge of copyright.


Discussion questions while playing the video below:

  • What kinds of things are protected by copyright, according to the video?
  • What rights does the person who owns the copyright get, and why do you think those rights might be important to protect creators?


What is Copyright?

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 7.BE LEGAL & FAIR

7.Q2 VOCABULARY

7.Q2 Student Checklist 

7.Q2 Teacher Guide 

MITECS Michigan Integrated Technology Competencies for Students, and

ISTE Standards for Students

2. Digital Citizen
b. Engage in positive, safe, legal and ethical behavior when using technology, including social interactions online or when using networked devices
c. Demonstrate an understanding of and respect for the rights and obligations of using and sharing intellectual property

6. Creative Communicator
a. Choose the appropriate platforms and tools for meeting the desired objectives of their creation or communication.
b. Create original works or responsibly repurpose or remix digital resources into new creations

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