Understanding Copyright Teacher Resources

Students remix media content to create a new creative piece. Along the way, they give proper credit to the artists whose images and sound clips they use. They learn about copyright, credit, and plagiarism and apply their knowledge to...

Students explore the legal and ethical dimensions of respecting creative work. Requires free membership.

A ready-to-print tip sheet on how to request permission to use copyrighted materials. Includes a sample letter of request.

This collection contains two lesson plans and an interactive game that will facilitate discussion and deepen understanding of the complex issues raised in the documentary film, A Fragile Trust: Plagiarism, Power, and Jayson Blair at The...

This lesson discusses the issue of plagiarism and discusses types of plagiarism. This tutorial lesson shares a short slideshow with the lesson's content.

This lesson goes over how to avoid unintentional plagiarism. It is 1 of 4 in the series titled "Avoiding Plagiarism." CCSS.ELA-Literacy.WHST.6-8.8 Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources

This lesson goes over how to avoid unintentional plagiarism. It is 2 of 4 in the series titled "Avoiding Plagiarism."

This lesson goes over how to avoid unintentional plagiarism. It is 3 of 4 in the series titled "Avoiding Plagiarism."

Plagiarism can cause you unnecessary problems. Review these simple suggestions on how to avoid plagiarism. Examples and rules help you give credit to the author.

This lesson discusses the issue of plagiarism and discusses types of plagiarism. It is 2 of 5 in the series titled "Plagiarism."

This lesson discusses the issue of plagiarism and discusses types of plagiarism. It is 3 of 5 in the series titled "Plagiarism."

A learning module that includes eighteen links to videos, images, and websites explaining plagiarism and the problems it creates.

Cut and paste student writing into the box to check for signs of plagiarism. The detector will find plagiarized text in homework and other essays/reports.

Specific, easy to read guidelines on Copyright and Plagiarism regulations. Focuses on use of Internet material. Includes clear definitions and copyright information listings. A great resource to prevent plagiarism on your site and in...

Micro-Module provides an excellent overview on copyright and fair use. Following the article is a post-test to assess your understanding of the material. The 21st Century Information Fluency (21CIF) Portal was developed by the Illinois...

This site, presented by the Library of Congress and the U.S. Copyright Office, contains links to the text of the U.S. Copyright Law, updated to April 2000. The information is very in-depth on the subject.

Click through information about copyright issues, such as public domain, fair use, and intellectual property, designed for both students and teachers. Also includes teaching ideas for elementary, secondary, and post-secondary students.

A PDF file that reviews copyright basics, fair use and plagiarism.

An introduction to copyright laws, fair-use policies, and multimedia guidelines as used by the University of Maryland.

An in-depth article on Computer/Internet ethics. Includes personal property, copyright, plagiarism, respect, and protecting yourself and others. Also includes examples for class discussion questions.

Good site for debunking myths about copyright law, posted by a New York attorney.

This page offers information about copyrights & copyright protection, both for printed materials & internet material. For those who wonder what means, anyway!

Ready-to-print chart containing specific information about what teachers can copy without violating copyright laws.

Rules issued last week by the US Copyright Office give legal sanction to 'jailbreaking' a cell phone, unlocking it to operate on different carriers, and more.