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In no particular order, these are some of my go-to resources to help students and teachers understand the importance and key concepts of copyright as it relates to school projects.
Stanford University Libraries
The Stanford University Libraries offer the most comprehensive collection of copyright and fair use resources that I know of. You could spend hours going through all the resources offered on the site. Some pages that teachers will find particularly useful are Graphics and Tools, Academic and Educational Permitsand Copyright FAQ.
Library of Congress: copyright and primary sources
This page published by the Library of Congress addresses frequently asked questions related to the use of primary sources found on LOC sites and elsewhere on the web. The classroom examples are included in the explanations found on the page.
Copyright and creativity for ethical digital citizens
Copyright and creativity for ethical digital citizens, organized by the Internet Education Foundation, offers lesson plans and videos for teaching copyright in elementary, middle, and high school settings. The slides, lesson plans (in PDF format), and videos are available to use for free in your classroom. Below is a sample video from the elementary school lesson series.
Copyright and Creative Commons Explained by Common Craft
this short video explains the great concepts of copyright and Creative Commons through the story of a photographer who publishes an image and a magazine editor who wants to use that image for an article.
Copyright, Exceptions, and Fair Use: Intellectual Property Crash Course #3
This video is the third installment in the Crash Course series on intellectual property. In typical Crash Course style, the video is a quick overview of copyright exceptions and fair use examples in action. The video is appropriate for high school students. Students under high school age may not understand many of the nuances used in the video.
