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Please Don't Cheat: Digital Ethics
A collection of resources on piracy, copyright, plagiarism, and digital ethics. Additional information is available on other sections of the website.
FNO Press
Fno: Keeping It Legal Education Web Sites Management
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.
PBS
Pbs News Hour: A Penny for Your Thoughts, Movies or Music?
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.
University of Kentucky
University of Kentucky: Genetic Testing
An essay on the uses and types of genetic testing. Very readable. Discusses legal issues, offers several case study examples, and includes a definition.
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Human Genome Project Overview
Explains the goals of the Human Genome Project. It also explains some of the ethical, legal and social challenges associated with this new technology.
Common Sense Media
Common Sense Media: Education: Copyrights and Wrongs: Grades 9 12
Students explore the legal and ethical dimensions of respecting creative work. Requires free membership.