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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...
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Electronic Frontier Foundation: Teaching Copyright

For Teachers 9th - 10th
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...
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Temple University: Code of Best Practices in Fair Use for Media Literacy Ed

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This multi-media website helps educators understand their rights concerning copyright materials for educational purposes. Copyright and fair use, case study videos, user rights, a PowerPoint presentation, and other useful resources are...
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Motion Picture Association of America: Respect Copyrights

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains piracy information as it relates to internet copyright infringement.
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The Copyright Society of the u.s.a: Copyright Kids

For Students 9th - 10th
Introduces the concept of "copyright" by answering common questions, defining related terms, and providing sample permission letters. Highlighting the planning and work of school yearbook club, this site shows a variety of ways copyright...
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University of Alabama: The Copyright Site

For Students 9th - 10th
Click through information about copyright issues, such as public domain, fair use, and intellectual property, designed for both students and teachers. Also includes teaching ideas for elementary, secondary, and post-secondary students.
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Inf Ohio: Copyright and Fair Use Tip Sheet [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
A ready-to-print tip sheet on copyright, fair use, and public domain. Includes tips for students on creating a multimedia presentation without violating copyright.
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Inf Ohio: Permission to Use Copyrighted Resources Tip Sheet [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
A ready-to-print tip sheet on how to request permission to use copyrighted materials. Includes a sample letter of request.
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Inf Ohio: Educational Multimedia Guidelines Tip Sheet [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A ready-to-print tip sheet with guidelines for students and teachers about using text, video, pictures, music, and other materials and content sources without violating copyright.
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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...
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San Diego State University

San Diego State University: Sources of Copyright Friendly Media

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A list of websites to look for photos, clip art, background textures, music, and sound effects that can be used for projects and presentations without violating copyright.
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Technology and Learning: Copyright and Fair Use Guidelines for Teachers [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Ready-to-print chart containing specific information about what teachers can copy without violating copyright laws.