This lesson is for : Grade 12:
Summary
From Star Wars vs. Battlestar Galactica to Robin Thicke vs. Marvin Gaye, cases of copyright infringement have permeated many industries, especially the music, movie and business industries. In this increasingly digital world, intentional and unintentional piracy of the work of others is on the rise. Teaching students to respect the creative works of others in all formats is essential. In this project, students research famous cases of copyright infringement, examine both sides of the cases, and see how copyright infringement can impact people’s careers and futures.
TIPC Ratings
Research & Information Fluency
Rating: Approaching – Explanation:
- The teacher and librarian provide essential background, examples, and model strategies for completing effective research
- Students select and evaluate their own sources of information
- Students select most appropriate digital tools to present/display their final project
Communication & Collaboration
Rating: Developing – Explanation:
- Students use digital tools (Google Docs) to communicate and collaborate outside of the classroom
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
Rating: Not observed – Explanation:
Creativity & Innovation
Rating: Approaching – Explanation:
- The teacher prompted students to collaboratively research a topic and communicate their findings back to the class.
- Students created unique presentations that fell within the parameters of the assignment
Student Artifact
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