News & Media Literacy

What am I learning?

How fair use protects my rights and others as creators.

Why am I learning it?

By understanding copyright and the four factors of fair use, I will respect other creators and their works.

How will I know I learned it?

  • Define the terms "copyright," "public domain," and "fair use."

  • Identify the purpose of the Four Factors of Fair Use.

  • Apply fair use to real-world examples, making a case for or against it.

Key Vocabulary

  • Copyright

  • Cyberbullying

  • Fair Use

  • Public Domain

  • Sampling

Warm Up Game

Choose the Letter N from ANYWHERE

Grade 7 - The Four Factors of Fair Use - Lesson Slides

Fair and Square Student Handout

Grade 7 - The Four Factors of Fair Use - Fair and Square Student Handout

Lesson Quiz

Extension Activity

Watch the video. Answer the question:

Would you be interested in putting a Creative Commons license on something you created? If so, which license sounds good?