Revised: August 13, 1998

Copyright and Fair Use for Middle School Students

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We are taught at an early age to share. How does it feel to share your private property?

Would it make a difference if your property was returned damaged or not returned to you at all?

What if the property which was borrowed and damaged or just plain used was not something you can touch, but an idea you had?

What is intellectual property?
Read the definition, then click on back to return here.

There are laws in place to protect people's ideas. Some people make money on their ideas and they need to protect those ideas.

What can be copyrighted?
Read what can be copyrighted then click on the back button to return here.

So what can you use from the web?

Click here when you are ready.


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