Learning+Activities

=Learning Activities=

Prior Knowledge Assessment: 10 minutes

 * 1) Write the word **copyright** on the board so the entire class can see it. Give the students about 5 minutes to "peer chat" about this word and discuss what it means to them.
 * 2) As a class, brainstorm about what they think the word means and write it in web form on the board.

Classroom Video Presentations: 25 minutes
The following video presenation is a short 3 minute explanation of what copyright means. Show this to the class and have a brief discussion afterwards.
 * 1. Cop E. Wright Video**

Synopsis: Copyright Exposed is a short video of Cop E. Wright telling a group of teens the basics of U.S. Copyright Law.

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The following video is almost 10 minutes long but it is worth the time. I would recommend showing this to your class and having a short discussion afterwards.
 * 2. A Fair(y) Use Tale Video**

Synopsis: Professor Eric Faden of Bucknell University provides this humorous, yet informative, review of copyright principles delivered through the words of the very folks we can thank for nearly endless copyright terms. [|Description and video taken from this website]

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Discussion and Law Overview: 15 minutes
1. Click on this link and project it to the class. This page has a very simple explanation of frequently asked questions about copyright and fair use law. [|Copyright and Fair Use Laws Explained] 2. Read through it together and have a class discussion.

Explanation of Skit Requirements: 10 minutes
1. Explain to the students that they will be divided into groups to create a skit about copyright and fair use. 2. Click on the assessment page to go over the rubric you will use to assess their presentations.

Group Skit Creation: 30-45 minutes
1. Divide into groups. Groups of four work well. 2. Walk around and monitor to make sure groups are on task and to give input/constructive criticism if necessary.

Group Presentations: 20 minutes (depending on class size)
Let all groups present their skits. If possible, record them to post for viewing by other classes. Assess skits using the Presentation Rubric