Professional Doc
American Psychological Association

Sexual Orientation and Youth

For Teachers 7th - 12th
A 24-page manual provides principals, educators, and other school personnel with factual information about sexual orientation development, important legal principles they must consider, and problematic efforts to change sexual...
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Other

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...
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Polk Brothers Foundation Center for Urban Education at DePaul University

De Paul University: Center for Urban Education: One Page Nonfiction Readings: Grade 6

For Teachers 6th Standards
This site contains 17 nonfiction articles that are appropriate for students with a 6th grade reading level, as measured by the Fry Formula. Questions for each passage are provided. Graphic organizers are available for these copyrighted...
Article
TESL Journal

The Internet Tesl Journal: Copyright Issues on the Web

For Students 9th - 10th
Specific, easy to read guidelines on Copyright and Plagiarism regulations. Focuses on use of Internet material. Includes clear definitions and copyright information listings. A great resource to prevent plagiarism on your site and in...
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Other

H Net: Policy on Copyright & Intellectual Property

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is from the nonprofit communications service entitled H-Net and details their policy on intellectual property and copyright issues as well as their 'fair use' policy.
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Other

Heartland Area Education Agency: Copyright Brief Notes for Students

For Students 9th - 10th
A four-page handout on copyright and fair use, beginning with frequently asked questions and continuing with summaries of parts of copyright law, tips on asking permission to use copyrighted materials, and guidelines on acceptable use of...
Website
Other

Kids Page: United States Patent and Trademark Office

For Students 3rd - 8th
This source allows users to learn all about inventions and patents, play some fun games, and enter a contest.
Activity
Other

What Is Copyright Protection?

For Students 9th - 10th
This page offers information about copyrights & copyright protection, both for printed materials & internet material. For those who wonder what means, anyway!
Handout
Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Citing Images [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a four-page PDF on how to cite images including photographs, maps, charts, slides, and more. It also explains copyright laws for images.
Unit Plan
Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Contemporary Literature Course Overview: Plagiarism

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson focuses on understanding and avoiding plagiarism by properly paraphrasing, using quotes when appropriate, using in-text citatation, and a Works Cited Page. It provides links to a plagiarism discussion rubric and the...
Unit Plan
Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Avoiding Plagiarism Mastering the Art of Scholarship [Pdf]

For Students 10th - 12th
This is a two-page PDF "Avoiding PLAGIARISM Mastering the Art of Scholarship." It includes the definition of plagiarism, reasons to avoid plagiarism, guidelines for avoiding plagiarism, and how to cite sources.
Unit Plan
Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: University of California, Davis: Avoiding Plagiarism [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
This two-page PDF focuses on avoiding plagiarism including defining plagiarism, reasons to avoid it, how to cite sources, guidlines for avoiding plagiarism, and examples.
Website
Towson University

Towson University: Online Writing Support: Plagiarism Information

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This page offers links to information about plagiarism, how to prevent it, statistics, and consequences.
Article
NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: Martha Graham Dancers Return to the Stage

For Students 9th - 10th
This 2003 story from NPR discusses the return of the Martha Graham Dance Company to the stage. It includes images of her modern dance choreography, a selection of New York Times reviews of her work, and several links at the bottom of the...
Lesson Plan
Utah Education Network

Uen: Iste Nets: Birthstone Project With a Multimedia Twist

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
This interdisciplinary project on birthstones, provided by the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), focuses on research skills, writing skills, and the ability to put together an electronic presentation.
Unit Plan
Polk Brothers Foundation Center for Urban Education at DePaul University

Depaul University: Center for Urban Education: Guide/assess Nonfiction Reading

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
This site contains 47 one-page guided writing and reading guides and assessments.The reproducibles are copyrighted materials but may be copied and used for educational purposes.
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CZBrats

The Americans in Panama the Life Cost

For Students 9th - 10th
This page is a chapter from the book entitled "Americans in Panama" copyright 1913. It outlines the lives lost and the health advances made during the period of building the Canal.
Website
Other

Rodgers and Hammerstein Organization

For Students 9th - 10th
The web page for this copyright administrator for a variety of entertainment intellectual properties. In addition to comprehensive theatre library, site provides detailed biography and discography of artist and properties represented.