Lesson Plan
ReadWriteThink

Read Write Think: Copyright Infringement or Not? The Debate Over Downloading Music

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Contains plans for ten 50-minute lessons that use the issue of downloading music as the topic for persuasive debates. In addition to objectives and standards, this instructional plan contains links to PDF handouts and sites used in the...
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Other

Cc Mixter Music Discovery: Audio Media Downloads

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Have you ever created a good presentation but know its one step away from incredible? With Mixter "you already have permission" to access free copyright-friendly music and sound effects. Turn your good project into a great one with some...
Handout
Childnet

Childnet: Online Safety: Music, Film, Tv and the Internet

For Students Pre-K - 1st
While the internet plays home to a fantastic range of content, not all of this content is accessed legally. It can be challenging to encourage children and young people to change the source of their content, particularly if they are not...
Activity
Read Works

Read Works: When Music Is a Steal

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This nonfiction passage discusses the topic of illegal downloading of music. This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces essential reading skills and strategies and establishes...
Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs News Hour: A Penny for Your Thoughts, Movies or Music?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The ethical implications of downloading entertainment are huge. Explore this issue with students using this lesson plan. Be sure to include your library media specialist in planning.