Media & Information Literacy

Students gain the ability to access, analyze, evaluate, create and use various media-based communication formats. Students interpret messages transmitted through Information and Communications Technology (ICT) including Internet publications, infographics, charts, images, videos, audio recordings and multimedia presentations. They learn to effectively locate, evaluate and use information for research and writing. They determine whether an online source is valid and reliable. They distinguish between fact and opinion; bias and objectivity.  Students exercise communication etiquette as a 21st century skill.

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Student Handout 9 - Reference Page: Understanding Peer-to-Peer Networking
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7, Intermediate (6-8)
Students come to understand that intellectual property has value. They examine the laws that protect creative works from being copied, distributed, performed or changed without proper permission from the rights holder. Students determine the real-world consequences for copyright infringement including piracy and plagiarism. They consider the privacy, security, safety and legal risks associated with Peer-to-Peer (P2P) file-sharing technology. Students use what they have learned to educate others to respect ownership rights in an online culture by producing a Public Service Announcement.
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Student Handout 8 - Worksheet: Copyright & Fair Use
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7, Intermediate (6-8)
Students learn how to ethically use information and digital media found online for school projects and assignments. They develop guidelines for responsible use of intellectual property; giving credit where credit is due. Students examine a series of scenarios and decide whether each demonstrates plagiarism or fair use.
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Teacher Reference Page - Answer Key 7: Donny Tackles Fair Use
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7, Intermediate (6-8)
Students learn how to ethically use information and digital media found online for school projects and assignments. They develop guidelines for responsible use of intellectual property; giving credit where credit is due. Students examine a series of scenarios and decide whether each demonstrates plagiarism or fair use.
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Student Handout 6 - Reference Page: Figuring Out Fair Use
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7, Intermediate (6-8)
Students learn how to ethically use information and digital media found online for school projects and assignments. They develop guidelines for responsible use of intellectual property; giving credit where credit is due. Students examine a series of scenarios and decide whether each demonstrates plagiarism or fair use.
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Student Handout 3 - Reference Page: Copyright in the Digital Age
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7, Intermediate (6-8)
Students come to understand that intellectual property has value. They examine the laws that protect creative works from being copied, distributed, performed or changed without proper permission from the rights holder. Students determine the real-world consequences for copyright infringement including piracy and plagiarism. They consider the privacy, security, safety and legal risks associated with Peer-to-Peer (P2P) file-sharing technology. Students use what they have learned to educate others to respect ownership rights in an online culture by producing a Public Service Announcement.
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Lesson - Music Copyright in the Digital Age
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7, Intermediate (6-8)
Students come to understand that intellectual property has value. They examine the laws that protect creative works from being copied, distributed, performed or changed without proper permission from the rights holder. Students determine the real-world consequences for copyright infringement including piracy and plagiarism. They consider the privacy, security, safety and legal risks associated with Peer-to-Peer (P2P) file-sharing technology. Students use what they have learned to educate others to respect ownership rights in an online culture by producing a Public Service Announcement.
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Student Handout 15S - Reference Page: El Juicio de Robo de Propiedad Intelecual y Guion
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8, Intermediate (6-8)
Students come to understand the legal ramifications of intellectual property theft by participating in a mock trial. The plaintiff and defendant each assume their stance; supporting the stance with logically organized reasons and relevant evidence, and countering opposing arguments. The student "jury" deliberates and reaches a verdict based on based on sufficient evidence and reason.
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Student Handout 16 - Reference Page: Mock Trial Script
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8, Intermediate (6-8)
Students come to understand the legal ramifications of intellectual property theft by participating in a mock trial. The plaintiff and defendant each assume their stance; supporting the stance with logically organized reasons and relevant evidence, and countering opposing arguments. The student "jury" deliberates and reaches a verdict based on based on sufficient evidence and reason.
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Student Handout 15 - Reference Page: The Trial of Intellectual Property Theft
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8, Intermediate (6-8)
Students come to understand the legal ramifications of intellectual property theft by participating in a mock trial. The plaintiff and defendant each assume their stance; supporting the stance with logically organized reasons and relevant evidence, and countering opposing arguments. The student "jury" deliberates and reaches a verdict based on based on sufficient evidence and reason.
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Lesson - Mock Trial Lesson & Activity
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8, Intermediate (6-8)
Students come to understand the legal ramifications of intellectual property theft by participating in a mock trial. The plaintiff and defendant each assume their stance; supporting the stance with logically organized reasons and relevant evidence, and countering opposing arguments. The student "jury" deliberates and reaches a verdict based on based on sufficient evidence and reason.
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Student Handout 12 - Worksheet: Donny Learns About P2P
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8, Intermediate (6-8)
Students define peer-to-peer (P2P) networks. They come to understand the risks of using P2P networks and the consequences for violating copyright by examining a legal case. Students research relevant and credible information on P2P networks, and produce a media-based PSA that demonstrates their learning.
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Student Handout 10 - Reference Page: Understanding Peer-to-Peer Networking
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8, Intermediate (6-8)
Students define peer-to-peer (P2P) networks. They come to understand the risks of using P2P networks and the consequences for violating copyright by examining a legal case. Students research relevant and credible information on P2P networks, and produce a media-based PSA that demonstrates their learning.
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Student Handout 9 - Worksheet: Copyright & Fair Use
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8, Intermediate (6-8)
Students learn how to ethically use information and digital media found online for school projects and assignments. They develop guidelines for responsible use of intellectual property; giving credit where credit is due. Students examine a series of scenarios and decide whether each demonstrates plagiarism or fair use.
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Teacher Reference Page - Answer Key 8: Donny Tackles Fair Use
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8, Intermediate (6-8)
Students learn how to ethically use information and digital media found online for school projects and assignments. They develop guidelines for responsible use of intellectual property; giving credit where credit is due. Students examine a series of scenarios and decide whether each demonstrates plagiarism or fair use.
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Student Handout 7 - Reference Page: Figuring Out Fair Use
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8, Intermediate (6-8)
Students learn how to ethically use information and digital media found online for school projects and assignments. They develop guidelines for responsible use of intellectual property; giving credit where credit is due. Students examine a series of scenarios and decide whether each demonstrates plagiarism or fair use.
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Student Handout 5 - Worksheet: Think About It: Effects of Music Piracy
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8, Intermediate (6-8)
Students learn the basics of intellectual property and copyright laws. They come to understand the economic value of intellectual property to the owner by analyzing various viewpoints of those in the recording industry, and they form conclusions based on evidence and reason.
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Student Handout 4 - Worksheet: Music for Everyone
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8, Intermediate (6-8)
Students learn the basics of intellectual property and copyright laws. They come to understand the economic value of intellectual property to the owner by analyzing various viewpoints of those in the recording industry, and they form conclusions based on evidence and reason.
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Student Handout 3 - Reference Page: Music-Maker Viewpoints
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8, Intermediate (6-8)
Students learn the basics of intellectual property and copyright laws. They come to understand the economic value of intellectual property to the owner by analyzing various viewpoints of those in the recording industry, and they form conclusions based on evidence and reason.
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Lesson - Creation and Copyright
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8, Intermediate (6-8)
Students learn the basics of intellectual property and copyright laws. They come to understand the economic value of intellectual property to the owner by analyzing various viewpoints of those in the recording industry, and they form conclusions based on evidence and reason.
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Student Handout - Reference Page: Cyber Ethics, Responsibilities & Peer-to-Peer File-Sharing
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9, 10, 11, 12, Secondary (9-12)
Students examine the concept of digital ethics in peer-to-peer (P2P) networking environments. They weigh the risks and benefits of file sharing in a collaborative class discussion and support their conclusions with reasoning and examples.

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