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Learn from the Past, Create the Future (The Arts and Copyright)
from World Intellectual Property Organization

This publication helps educate young creators about the importance of the arts and copyright and their relationship to society through interactive activities and young author scenarios.

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Grades
Late Elementary: Grades 3-5; Middle School: Grades 6-8

Program Objectives

  • To introduce students to copyright as it relates to the concept of intellectual property.
  • To show students how copyright works and why it is important.
  • To inspire students through stories featuring young authors.
Components
75-page self-contained workbook

Standards Alignment

Social Studies

  • Individual development and identity
  • Individuals, groups, and institutions
  • Civic ideals and practices
  • Relationships among technology, human values, and behavior

Language Arts

  • Biographies
  • Understand wide range of print and non-print texts
  • Reading comprehension
  • Use of spoken, written, and visual language to communicate
  • Creative writing
  • Vocabulary development

Fine Arts

  • Music in relation to history and culture
  • Art in relation to history and culture
  • Understand and apply media, techniques, and processes

Technology & Computers

  • Cyber citizenship
  • Internet safety
  • Cyber security
  • Creativity and innovation
  • Communication and collaboration
  • Critical thinking
  • Problem-solving
  • Decision-making

Research Skills

  • Gather and synthesize information
  • Communicate knowledge
  • Research and information fluency

 

 


  

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The Copyright Alliance Education Foundation is the 501(c)3 nonprofit charitable arm of the Copyright Alliance dedicated to developing educational programs aimed at helping America's next generation of creators succeed.

what teachers are saying
"I like your materials and your website and am using them to teach my 3rd, 4th and 5th graders about copyright issues." – M. S., Silverthorne Elementary, Silverthorne, CO
"I've been waiting/searching for a resource. This is great!" – G.D., Highland Elementary, Owensboro
"This will be beneficial to our staff. Plan to present it in our next in-service in February." – S.F., Kankakee Valley Intermediate, Wheatfield, IN
"Will use in the future. We have a copyright workshop for staff coming up." – L.M., Maple Ave. Elementary, Goffstown, NH
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