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Library of Congress: Copyright

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Library of Congress provides the homepage of the United States Copyright Office. The information provided on this page is very helpful on the subject with many links to frequently asked questions, as well as laws and...
Lesson Plan
Cyberbee

Adventures of Cyberbee: Copyright Lesson Plan [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This is a wonderful instructional activity about copyright. One of the activities allows students to actively think about copyright issues by listening to music and reviewing interesting court cases.
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Information Fluency

Imsa 21 Cif Portal: Micro Modules: Copyright and Fair Use

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Electronic Frontier Foundation: Law and Technology Timeline [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
The law and technology timeline depicts technological milestones and major changes in copyright law and policy in parallel, giving students a tool to think critically about the relationship between innovation and copyright law.
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Other

Isoc: All About the Internet Internet Issues

For Students 9th - 10th
As the Internet continues to grow, the issues that confront its stable, beneficial evolution increase in number and complexity. Here, the Internet Society presents links to information on a variety of Internet issues including copyright,...
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Other

Center for Democracy and Technology

For Students 9th - 10th
A public interest organization working for public policies that advance civil liberties and democratic values in information technologies. Contains links to information on free speech, data privacy, wiretapping, and cryptography.
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Cpsr: Cyber Rights

For Students 9th - 10th
CPSR offers an informative discussion of current legal and policy topics hosted by group working for rights of assembly and speech for online communities.