After learning about Copyright, Fair Use, and Creative Commons, you know how important it is to not plagiarize, steal, or use creative works by someone else and pass them off as your own. Give credit where credit is due!
So, how can you be TECH SMART when you cite sources as you use material from the Internet for class assignments and projects?
Grade Level Activities:
Grades K-2
Discussion: What is plagiarism? Why is it important to give people credit for their work?
Student Worksheets (pdf)
Grades 3-5
Discussion: What is Plagiarism? How can we avoid plagiarism? What is citing sources?
Discussion: What are some of the consequences of plagiarism? Discuss three strategies to avoid plagiarism. What is a citation? Why must you cite sources?
Grades 9-12
Discussion:
What is copyright, and why is it important for creators and consumers of digital content?
What is fair use, and what are some factors that should be considered when deciding whether using someone else’s work qualifies as fair use?
Imagine you find a copyrighted image online that you want to use in a school project. What steps could you take to determine whether you can legally use the image? Explain your reasoning.
Resources for Citing Sources:
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