Copyright and Intellectual Property

Directions: Click on the following link : http://mediaeducationlab.com/1-whats-copyright-music-video  and listen to the song about copyright.  Use this link : http://mediaeducationlab.com/sites/mediaeducationlab.com/files/Copyright%20Song%20lyrics_1.pdf  if you want to look at the lyrics of the song.


1. What is your understanding of what copyright means based on the song?

2. After sharing your answer with you classmates, How has your understanding changed?  What new information do you learn from your  classmates?

Part B Using this link http://www.open-spaces.com/article-v2n1-loren.php read this article and write a summary for each subpoint:

1. Introduction:






2.A Quick Trip Back in History






3.Copyright in the United States







4. The Dark Side of Copyright Today






5. The Importance of Balance in Copyright Law






6. Copyright and Censorship






7. The Future of Copyright




Part C :  Use the following link: http://mediaeducationlab.com/sites/mediaeducationlab.com/files/Section%201%20understanding%20copyright%202009.pdf

and complete the handout at the end of the article.  In area below list two questions you would like to answer related to copyright.  Write a five sentence summary of your research findings for each questions.  Include a citation for the online database sources used.

Question 1:


Answer:













Question 2:


Answer:











Part D

Use Moviemaker or some other video editing program and create images different images for the copyright song list above.  If you need help see me and I will help you get started.  You can use the same method as making a booktrailer.