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Copyright

Key Learning Objectives

  • Describe what copyright is and why it exists.
  • Describe the consequences of not giving credit for others’ work.
  • Identify the types of content protected by copyright.
  • Describe how to find and use copyright-free content.

Just 4 steps to complete the episode!

  1. 1.Watch the short 3-minute animated video with the children. Play it a few times!
  2. 2.Discuss the video with the children using our conversation guide to help you.
  3. 3.Ask each child to complete the Kahoot! Quiz below.
  4. 4.Print the Activity Sheet - a fun homework activity for children.
It is strongly recommended that each episode is delivered by a parent or teacher to children for maximum educational impact.

STEP 1

What is Copyright?

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STEP 2

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What is copyright?
  • Copyright is a law that stops you from using other people’s work without their permission. Other people’s work includes music, videos, images and even ideas.
  • To use copyrighted work, you must:
    • Get permission.
    • Mention the artists’ name (give them credit) when you use and share it.
    • Pay a fee (if the artist or creator demands it).
How does copyright protect and help artists and creators?
  • Their work cannot be used by others without permission.
  • They are given credit for their work.
  • They can earn money by charging others for using their work. (This fee is called a royalty-fee.)
What could happen if you don’t give credit when using other people’s work?
  • Social networks, and video sharing platforms may remove your post/video or block you from sharing or uploading in the first place.
  • The owner of the content may take you to court and claim money from you.
  • Your social media accounts could be temporarily or permanently disabled.
What should you do if you want to use content that may be protected by copyright?

With the help of a grown up:

  • Check if the content you want to use is copyright-protected.
  • Find out who owns the copyright (sometimes the owner is different from the person who created it).
  • Get permission from the artist/copyright owner.
  • Give credit properly (name them when you use and share it).
  • Pay any fees
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5. Here are some examples of work that students created. Look at each one and think about copyright. Do these students need to get permission and give credit to anyone? Why or why not?

a.) A student posts a photo to Instagram of flowers from their garden, which they took with their phone.

   

  
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The student does not need to worry about copyright law because they took this photo themselves.

 

b.) A student posts a video of a baking tutorial to YouTube with a popular song playing in the background.

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Even though the music is only in the background, the student will need to get permission and give credit to the artist/copyright owner of the song. The student may also have to pay a fee.

However, if the student uses a song from YouTube’s Audio Library instead of the popular song, they won’t need to worry about copyright.

 

c.) A student shares a video on a social network, copies someone else’s dance moves and uses music from the social network's free music library.

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If the creator of the dance moves has copyrighted them, the student will need to get their permission and credit them. Copyright law can protect not only music, videos, and images but also other original works such as choreography and poetry.

The social network automatically gives credit for the music used because it is from its own free music library. However, this music can be used on that social network ONLY.

What if the student also posts this video to another social media site? Does that change anything?

Yes, it does. That music may not be free to post on another social media site, so the rules of getting permission and crediting the copyright owner may apply.

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6. Where can you find copyright-free music, videos, and images?
  • Check to see if the app or platform that you are using offers free built-in libraries of copyright-free content for you to use.
  • Search online for websites that offer ‘copyright-free content’.
  • If you are not sure if you can use something, ask a grown-up for help.

Important note for facilitators: If you are supporting a learner to search for copyright-free content, look out for any statements where guidance is provided on how and when the content can be used. For example, it may state that a song is free to use but you must still give credit to the website you found it on. Likewise, an image may be free to use and modify, but only for non-commercial purposes. (Which means that no money can be made from its use)

7. What is the easiest way to use other people’s work?
  • Use copyright-free content which you can find on:
    • Websites
    • Apps and platforms
  • If you use other people’s work, even if it is copyright-free content, give the artist credit when you use or share their work. It is a good habit to have.

Additional information for facilitators:
What is the difference between copyright-free content and royalty-free content?

  • Copyright-free content is not protected by copyright.
  • Royalty-free content is protected by copyright.
    • Royalty-free means that you pay a one-time fee in exchange for the right to use certain copyright-protected content such as a song or an image.
    • If you wish to use content from royalty-free websites, then you need to follow their instructions precisely on what to do when using the content. If you do not follow the instructions correctly, they may file a copyright take- down request.

STEP 3

Take the Kahoot! Quiz

STEP 4

Homework Activity Sheet

This is a fun homework activity for children to test their skills one more time, reinforcing what they have learned.

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