American Psychological Association
Developing Adolescents
Why to young people act the way they do? Scholars investigate the stages of adolescent development incorporating high school psychology techniques. Using research from the American Psychological Association, they uncover the five areas...
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Electronic Frontier Foundation: Teaching Copyright
Students need to know their digital rights and responsibilities. This site offers an extensive curriculum especially for teachers of technology, but certainly accessible and necessary for content teachers to help students become aware of...
Department of Defense
Do Dea: Web Design: Module 3: Copyright Law
In Module 3 of this course on web design, students learn about copyright law and the Fair Use Act and how these apply to web design. They learn how to find free images online and save them to a computer, how to cite sources, and how to...
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Library of Congress: Copyright
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...
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Copyright Central
The Copyright Clearance Center, Inc. provides many links to information on copyright laws. Explains what they are, who needs them, what they protect, and what a copyright violation would be.
Goodwill
Gcf Global: Use Information Correctly: Copyright and Fair Use
In this tutorial, you'll learn about the copyright protections that apply to work posted online, including images, text, videos, and more. You'll also learn about the rules that determine which of these resources you can use, and how you...
Bill of Rights Institute
Bill of Rights Institute: Internet Copyright and Piracy Bills
A lesson focused on SOPA, Stop Online Privacy Act, which protects online businesses from counterfeiters and from folks using copyrighted materials without appropriate permissions.
Other
What Is Copyright Protection?
This page offers information about copyrights & copyright protection, both for printed materials & internet material. For those who wonder what means, anyway!
Other
Tech in Ctrl: Ethics/copyright: What's Mine Isn't (Necessarily) Yours
Sharing, reusing, or copying content is so easy that rarely do we pause to think about its original source. This lesson will give students the tools to navigate this often-complicated world of digital media and mass information by...
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James Grimmerlmann: Copyright, Technology, and Access to the Law
Articles on technology and access to the law. The author discusses some innovative features of the Code from a legal standpoint, such as the number index system and the stele used to inscribe the laws.
REMC Association of Michigan
Remc Association of Michigan: Caption This
In this activity, students learn how to copy an image from the Internet and follow copyright. Images must be in the public domain and free from copyright protection. They can be copied from Google, but they have to be public domain and...
REMC Association of Michigan
Remc Association of Michigan: 21 Things4 Students: 7. Be Legal and Fair
In this learning module, students will learn what they can do to make sure creative work remains under proper control. They will investigate copyright laws and whether there is a way to legitimately use the work done by others. After...
Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech: Computer Citizenship
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.
Department of Defense
Do Dea: Spreadsheet Software: M1: L2: Ethical and Efficient Use of Computers
In Module 1 Lesson 2 of this course, students are introduced to issues related to copyright, public domain, and licensing agreements. They will also learn about industry certification for this course on spreadsheet applications.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: The Documentary: A Fragile Trust: Lesson Plan
This lesson explores the Jayson Blair story and other cases where journalists have breached the code of ethics in their efforts to get the story out. Learners will examine the journalism code of ethics and its importance. They will view...
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Bill Grant Photography: Missouri Galleries
This site contains photographs and descriptions of many prominent places in Missouri. Features some excellent photographs. The photos are copyright-protected.
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National Music Publishers Association
NMPA is dedicated to the protection of music copyright across all media. It also distributes information to its members.
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Center for Democracy and Technology
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.
PBS
Pbs News Hour Extra: Writing History: From Students to Scholars Lesson Plan
Recent incidents of plagiarism, or suspected plagiarism by former academics and by news reporters, make this a hot topic. This instructional activity, based on a NewsHour story on the topic could lead to lively discussion and inquiry in...