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Lesson - Music Copyright Basics

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Lesson Overview

Students explore legal and ethical issues related to music piracy.



Unit - Learn IT B4U Burn IT

Unit - Learn IT B4U Burn IT

Students explore legal and ethical issues related to music piracy. They discover the economic impact of illegal downloads on the people who work in the entertainment and recording industry, and they determine the personal and legal consequences for unlawfully obtaining or distributing copyrighted music through the Internet. Upon completion of this unit, students create a Public Service Announcement that informs on the risks of piracy and legal alternatives to obtaining music online.

Lesson - Music Copyright Basics

Lesson - Music Copyright Basics

Students discover that copyright laws apply to the music industry. They learn about the public domain, fair use, and copyright protections. They then examine a series of scenarios to determine an ethical, legal solution to the situation. As an empowerment project, students design informational brochures about music copyright.

Student Handout 4 - Reference Page: Copyright and the Digital Age

Student Handout 4 - Reference Page: Copyright and the Digital Age

Students discover that copyright laws apply to the music industry. They learn about the public domain, fair use, and copyright protections. They then examine a series of scenarios to determine an ethical, legal solution to the situation. As an empowerment project, students design informational brochures about music copyright.

Student Handout 5 - Worksheet: Guided Research and Scenarios

Student Handout 5 - Worksheet: Guided Research and Scenarios

Students discover that copyright laws apply to the music industry. They learn about the public domain, fair use, and copyright protections. They then examine a series of scenarios to determine an ethical, legal solution to the situation. As an empowerment project, students design informational brochures about music copyright.

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Student Handout 1 - Empowerment: Short Form Documentary

Instructions

Write, direct, and produce a five minute video that addresses issues in the issue of Plagiarism

What is the “big” question that your topic presents? This will become your theme for your documentary.

Create a list of questions that stem from your “big” question.

Write a chronological outline of how you want these questions answered. This will become the outline of your story.



Lesson - Webcast: Plagiarism

Students understand that information found on the Web is easy to select, copy and paste into one’s own written work. iDrive Digital Correspondents gather multiple perspectives on plagiarism and examine the present and future consequences for passing off another person’s work as their own. Students examine their own school policy on digital ethics and practice giving credit where credit is due. Use with iDrive Student Toolkit.

Student Handout 1 - Empowerment: Short Form Documentary

Students understand that information found on the Web is easy to select, copy and paste into one’s own written work. iDrive Digital Correspondents gather multiple perspectives on plagiarism and examine the present and future consequences for passing off another person’s work as their own. Students examine their own school policy on digital ethics and practice giving credit where credit is due. Use with iDrive Student Toolkit.

Student Handout 2 - Empowerment: Personal Release Form

Students understand that information found on the Web is easy to select, copy and paste into one’s own written work. iDrive Digital Correspondents gather multiple perspectives on plagiarism and examine the present and future consequences for passing off another person’s work as their own. Students examine their own school policy on digital ethics and practice giving credit where credit is due. Use with iDrive Student Toolkit.

Student Handout 3 - Empowerment: iDrive Toolkit

Students understand that information found on the Web is easy to select, copy and paste into one’s own written work. iDrive Digital Correspondents gather multiple perspectives on plagiarism and examine the present and future consequences for passing off another person’s work as their own. Students examine their own school policy on digital ethics and practice giving credit where credit is due. Use with iDrive Student Toolkit.

Student Handout 4 - Empowerment: iDrive Student Advisory Board Flyer

Students understand that information found on the Web is easy to select, copy and paste into one’s own written work. iDrive Digital Correspondents gather multiple perspectives on plagiarism and examine the present and future consequences for passing off another person’s work as their own. Students examine their own school policy on digital ethics and practice giving credit where credit is due. Use with iDrive Student Toolkit.

Teacher Reference Page - iDrive Teacher Toolkit

Students understand that information found on the Web is easy to select, copy and paste into one’s own written work. iDrive Digital Correspondents gather multiple perspectives on plagiarism and examine the present and future consequences for passing off another person’s work as their own. Students examine their own school policy on digital ethics and practice giving credit where credit is due. Use with iDrive Student Toolkit.

Webcast Video - Plagiarism

Students understand that information found on the Web is easy to select, copy and paste into one’s own written work. iDrive Digital Correspondents gather multiple perspectives on plagiarism and examine the present and future consequences for passing off another person’s work as their own. Students examine their own school policy on digital ethics and practice giving credit where credit is due. Use with iDrive Student Toolkit.

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Lesson - Spam and Scams

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Lesson Objectives

Students will:
   • understand the term spam and how it relates to e-mail
   • understand the security risks associated with opening spam in e-mail



Unit - Grade 6: Cyber Security

Unit - Grade 6: Cyber Security

Students examine specific types of malware, and they learn how to protect their computers, devices and information security. Students acquire and use technical terms. As an empowerment project, students create a media-based project that educates and empowers others to practice cyber security.

Lesson - Spam and Scams

Lesson - Spam and Scams

Students learn to identify SPAM and scam e-mails through close reading of informational text and collaborative discussion. Students conduct a short research project on SPAM and scam e-mail, and they add to their list of security tips.

Student Handout 6 - Reference Page: SPAM & Scams

Student Handout 6 - Reference Page: SPAM & Scams

Students learn to identify SPAM and scam e-mails through close reading of informational text and collaborative discussion. Students conduct a short research project on SPAM and scam e-mail, and they add to their list of security tips.

Student Handout 7 - Empowerment: Poster Campaign

Student Handout 7 - Empowerment: Poster Campaign

Students learn to identify SPAM and scam e-mails through close reading of informational text and collaborative discussion. Students conduct a short research project on SPAM and scam e-mail, and they add to their list of security tips.

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Unit - Grade 6: Cyber Security

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Background

The Cyber Security lesson unit consists of three separate lessons combined into one unit.



Unit - Grade 6: Cyber Security

Unit - Grade 6: Cyber Security

Students examine specific types of malware, and they learn how to protect their computers, devices and information security. Students acquire and use technical terms. As an empowerment project, students create a media-based project that educates and empowers others to practice cyber security.

Lesson - Cyber Security and E-mail Protocols

Lesson - Cyber Security and E-mail Protocols

Students come to understand that, by following the proper protocol when using e-mail applications, they can protect their computer or device from security issues. Through close reading of informational text and relevant exercises, students learn how to identify potentially malicious e-mails. Students add to their list of cyber security tips.

Lesson - Risks of Spyware

Lesson - Risks of Spyware

Students come to understand that spyware compromises personal information security. Through close reading of informational text, students learn how computers and devices become infected with spyware. They also learn how to protect their computers and devices from infection. Students add to their list of cyber security tips.

Lesson - Spam and Scams

Lesson - Spam and Scams

Students learn to identify SPAM and scam e-mails through close reading of informational text and collaborative discussion. Students conduct a short research project on SPAM and scam e-mail, and they add to their list of security tips.

Lesson - Cyber Security Review

Lesson - Cyber Security Review

Students review what they have learned about cyber security. The correlating slideshow addresses topics such as malware, e-mail protocol, Acceptable Use Policies, peer-to-peer file sharing, and the risks of digital downloads including e-mail attachments, online programs and digital content. They then review signs of digital infection and ways to prevent cyber security issues. Students then complete a media-based empowerment project that educates others about cyber security problems and solutions.

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Lesson - Risks of Spyware

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Lesson Overview

Students come to understand that spyware is type of malicious program that tracks computer user activities and collects personal



Lesson - Risks of Spyware

Lesson - Risks of Spyware

Students come to understand that spyware is type of malicious program that tracks computer user activities and collects personal information. They learn how computers become infected with spyware, identify signs that a computer is infected, and discover ways to keep their computer and personal information secure.

Student Handout 1 - Reference Page: Facts About Spyware

Student Handout 1 - Reference Page: Facts About Spyware

Students come to understand that spyware is type of malicious program that tracks computer user activities and collects personal information. They learn how computers become infected with spyware, identify signs that a computer is infected, and discover ways to keep their computer and personal information secure.

Student Handout 2 - Empowerment: Public Service Announcement

Student Handout 2 - Empowerment: Public Service Announcement

Students come to understand that spyware is type of malicious program that tracks computer user activities and collects personal information. They learn how computers become infected with spyware, identify signs that a computer is infected, and discover ways to keep their computer and personal information secure.

Student Handout 3 - Empowerment: Personal Release Form

Student Handout 3 - Empowerment: Personal Release Form

Students come to understand that spyware is type of malicious program that tracks computer user activities and collects personal information. They learn how computers become infected with spyware, identify signs that a computer is infected, and discover ways to keep their computer and personal information secure.

Parent & Family Tip Sheet - Spyware Information & Prevention Tips

Parent & Family Tip Sheet - Spyware Information & Prevention Tips

Students come to understand that spyware is type of malicious program that tracks computer user activities and collects personal information. They learn how computers become infected with spyware, identify signs that a computer is infected, and discover ways to keep their computer and personal information secure.

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Lesson - Webcast: Intellectual Property

Description

Lesson Overview

Students investigate the problem of intellectual property violations that occur through the Internet.



Lesson - Webcast: Intellectual Property

Lesson - Webcast: Intellectual Property

Students investigate the problem of intellectual property violations that occur through the Internet. Through the video and class discussion, students clarify misconceptions about using information and media found online for personal use and school assignments. They examine the consequences of intellectual property theft both for the owner and the person that violates ownership rights. Students come to understand that digital citizens respect and protect intellectual property rights.

Student Handout 1 - Empowerment: Short Form Documentary

Student Handout 1 - Empowerment: Short Form Documentary

Students investigate the problem of intellectual property violations that occur through the Internet. Through the video and class discussion, students clarify misconceptions about using information and media found online for personal use and school assignments. They examine the consequences of intellectual property theft both for the owner and the person that violates ownership rights. Students come to understand that digital citizens respect and protect intellectual property rights.

Student Handout 2 - Empowerment: Personal Release Form

Student Handout 2 - Empowerment: Personal Release Form

Students investigate the problem of intellectual property violations that occur through the Internet. Through the video and class discussion, students clarify misconceptions about using information and media found online for personal use and school assignments. They examine the consequences of intellectual property theft both for the owner and the person that violates ownership rights. Students come to understand that digital citizens respect and protect intellectual property rights.

Student Handout 3 - Empowerment: iDrive Toolkit

Student Handout 3 - Empowerment: iDrive Toolkit

Students investigate the problem of intellectual property violations that occur through the Internet. Through the video and class discussion, students clarify misconceptions about using information and media found online for personal use and school assignments. They examine the consequences of intellectual property theft both for the owner and the person that violates ownership rights. Students come to understand that digital citizens respect and protect intellectual property rights.

Student Handout 4 - Empowerment: iDrive Student Advisory Board Flyer

Student Handout 4 - Empowerment: iDrive Student Advisory Board Flyer

Students investigate the problem of intellectual property violations that occur through the Internet. Through the video and class discussion, students clarify misconceptions about using information and media found online for personal use and school assignments. They examine the consequences of intellectual property theft both for the owner and the person that violates ownership rights. Students come to understand that digital citizens respect and protect intellectual property rights.

Teacher Reference Page - iDrive Teacher Toolkit

Teacher Reference Page - iDrive Teacher Toolkit

Students investigate the problem of intellectual property violations that occur through the Internet. Through the video and class discussion, students clarify misconceptions about using information and media found online for personal use and school assignments. They examine the consequences of intellectual property theft both for the owner and the person that violates ownership rights. Students come to understand that digital citizens respect and protect intellectual property rights.

Webcast Video - Intellectual Property

Webcast Video - Intellectual Property

Students investigate the problem of intellectual property violations that occur through the Internet. Through the video and class discussion, students clarify misconceptions about using information and media found online for personal use and school assignments. They examine the consequences of intellectual property theft both for the owner and the person that violates ownership rights. Students come to understand that digital citizens respect and protect intellectual property rights.

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Lesson - Learn IT B4U Burn IT

Description

Lesson Overview

Students explore legal and ethical issues related to music piracy.



Unit - Learn IT B4U Burn IT

Unit - Learn IT B4U Burn IT

Students explore legal and ethical issues related to music piracy. They discover the economic impact of illegal downloads on the people who work in the entertainment and recording industry, and they determine the personal and legal consequences for unlawfully obtaining or distributing copyrighted music through the Internet. Upon completion of this unit, students create a Public Service Announcement that informs on the risks of piracy and legal alternatives to obtaining music online.

Lesson - Learn IT B4U Burn IT

Lesson - Learn IT B4U Burn IT

Students closely read informational text about digital piracy. They then participate in a survey that gains insight into their knowledge and experiences with online intellectual property. Students engage in a collaborative discussion and determine ways to legally and ethically obtain music online.

Student Handout 8 - Survey: Learn IT B4 U Burn IT

Student Handout 8 - Survey: Learn IT B4 U Burn IT

Students closely read informational text about digital piracy. They then participate in a survey that gains insight into their knowledge and experiences with online intellectual property. Students engage in a collaborative discussion and determine ways to legally and ethically obtain music online.

Student Handout 9 - Worksheet: Examples of Piracy

Student Handout 9 - Worksheet: Examples of Piracy

Students closely read informational text about digital piracy. They then participate in a survey that gains insight into their knowledge and experiences with online intellectual property. Students engage in a collaborative discussion and determine ways to legally and ethically obtain music online.

Student Handout 10 - Reference Page: Who's the Loser?

Student Handout 10 - Reference Page: Who's the Loser?

Students closely read informational text about digital piracy. They then participate in a survey that gains insight into their knowledge and experiences with online intellectual property. Students engage in a collaborative discussion and determine ways to legally and ethically obtain music online.

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Student Handout 8 - Survey: Learn IT B4 U Burn IT

1. I have illegally downloaded a song from the Internet.
   Yes        No        Don’t Know
2. I have paid to download a song online.
   Yes        No
3. I have ripped CDs I own to MP3s and have made them
available online for others via the Web or e-mail.
   Yes        No
4. I have used peer-to-peer (P2P) software to download
music (or movies/software).



Unit - Learn IT B4U Burn IT

Students explore legal and ethical issues related to music piracy. They discover the economic impact of illegal downloads on the people who work in the entertainment and recording industry, and they determine the personal and legal consequences for unlawfully obtaining or distributing copyrighted music through the Internet. Upon completion of this unit, students create a Public Service Announcement that informs on the risks of piracy and legal alternatives to obtaining music online.

Lesson - Learn IT B4U Burn IT

Students closely read informational text about digital piracy. They then participate in a survey that gains insight into their knowledge and experiences with online intellectual property. Students engage in a collaborative discussion and determine ways to legally and ethically obtain music online.

Student Handout 8 - Survey: Learn IT B4 U Burn IT

Students closely read informational text about digital piracy. They then participate in a survey that gains insight into their knowledge and experiences with online intellectual property. Students engage in a collaborative discussion and determine ways to legally and ethically obtain music online.

Student Handout 9 - Worksheet: Examples of Piracy

Students closely read informational text about digital piracy. They then participate in a survey that gains insight into their knowledge and experiences with online intellectual property. Students engage in a collaborative discussion and determine ways to legally and ethically obtain music online.

Student Handout 10 - Reference Page: Who's the Loser?

Students closely read informational text about digital piracy. They then participate in a survey that gains insight into their knowledge and experiences with online intellectual property. Students engage in a collaborative discussion and determine ways to legally and ethically obtain music online.

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Student Handout 17 - Empowerment: Public Service Announcements (PSA)

Public Service Announcements – PSA

Grab people’s attention and educate them at the same time!

Your Goal
Explore the safety issues involved with Internet piracy and develop a public service announcement to educate
others about the risks of, and legal alternatives to, piracy.
The PSA can be audio, video, or live. Part of the project is locating a broadcast medium.



Unit - Grade 8: Intellectual Property

Students develop empathy for those impacted by intellectual property theft. They examine the laws that protect creative works from being copied, distributed, performed or changed without proper permission from the rights holder. Students role play a mock trial that exemplifies the real-world consequences for copyright infringement. They also consider the privacy, security, safety and legal risks associated with Peer-to-Peer file-sharing technology. Students use what they have learned to educate others on creative ownership rights in an online culture by producing a Public Service Announcement.

Student Handout 17 - Empowerment: Public Service Announcements (PSA)

Students develop empathy for those impacted by intellectual property theft. They examine the laws that protect creative works from being copied, distributed, performed or changed without proper permission from the rights holder. Students role play a mock trial that exemplifies the real-world consequences for copyright infringement. They also consider the privacy, security, safety and legal risks associated with Peer-to-Peer file-sharing technology. Students use what they have learned to educate others on creative ownership rights in an online culture by producing a Public Service Announcement.

Student Handout 18 - Empowerment: Personal Release Form

Students develop empathy for those impacted by intellectual property theft. They examine the laws that protect creative works from being copied, distributed, performed or changed without proper permission from the rights holder. Students role play a mock trial that exemplifies the real-world consequences for copyright infringement. They also consider the privacy, security, safety and legal risks associated with Peer-to-Peer file-sharing technology. Students use what they have learned to educate others on creative ownership rights in an online culture by producing a Public Service Announcement.

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