Activity
Other

The Copyright Society of the u.s.a: Copyright Kids

For Students 9th - 10th
Introduces the concept of "copyright" by answering common questions, defining related terms, and providing sample permission letters. Highlighting the planning and work of school yearbook club, this site shows a variety of ways copyright...
PPT
Other

Digital Media Licensing Association (Dmla): Copyright Basics: Power Point

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This PowerPoint presentation could be used for professional development sessions, for reference, or even with students if one hides a few of the slides less relevant to student work. It covers the basics concept of fair use of print,...
Primary
Other

Ncte: Code of Best Practices in Fair Use for Media Literacy Education

For Teachers 9th - 10th
From the National Council of Teachers of English, "this document is a code of best practices that helps educators using media literacy concepts and techniques to interpret the copyright doctrine of fair use." Use this site to help you...
Article
FNO Press

Fno: Keeping It Legal Education Web Sites Management

For Students 9th - 10th
A must have for any teacher using the internet in the classroom! Questions are answered about what may be used legally by the teacher and students. Links to other sites also provided.
Handout
Other

Articles About Storytelling

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site contains links to five articles about storytelling by Heather Forest. Articles include the following: "Crafting Personal Vision in Telling Folktales," "The Voice as an Instrument," "Copyright and Fair Use of Published...