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Title:
| Cyberethics: Downloading Music from the Internet |
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Description:
| These sites highlight the debate about downloading music from the Internet for free. Watch videos of musicians expressing their thoughts on the issue. There is also information about copyright law and explanations about why these types of downloads are considered illegal and unethical. These sites are helpful for teachers who want students to debate the issue. There are links to eThemes Resources on Internet safety and computer basics. |
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Grade Level:
| 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 |
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Resource Links:
| Recording Industry Association of America
Read why the RIAA is against the illegal downloading of songs and why it violates copyright rules.
Copyright Kids
Explore this site for kids to learn more about copyright laws. There is also an explanation about how you can register your own works and how to get permission to use copyrighted material.
BBC News: Q&A: What is Downloading?
Find out how music downloading works and why doing it for free is considered stealing.
BBC News: Q&A: Will I Be Sued?
This article explains who is at risk for being sued by the music industry.
BBC News: 'Music Pirate' Challenges Industry
This news article is about one woman's fight against charges that she illegally downloaded music.
Are You a Good CyberCitizen
How would you respond to each of these situations? Find out which answers are considered ethical.
MP3: Copyright Protection for Music on the Move
Harvard Law School has published a cluster of articles about legal issues surrounding downloading, file sharing and copyright infringement. This text is too advanced for elementary students but is good background material for teachers, parents, and older students.
Pro Music
This page has links to legitimate sites where you can download music. NOTE: Teachers should preview each site before sharing with students.
eThemes Resource: Internet Safety
These sites have tips and advice on how children and young adults can use the Internet safely. Includes tips on surfing, chat rooms, and how not to give out personal information. There are online games and activities that teach lessons about Internet safety. There are also pledges and certificates that children can sign.
eThemes Resource: Technology: Computer Basics
These sites are about basic computer operations and parts. Learn about the Internet, mouse, keyboard, and floppy disk drive. Includes information about the history of computers.
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Education Standards:
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MO Standards:
1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 1.8, 1.10, 2.3, 2.4, 3.1, 3.6, 3.7, 3.8, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 5, 6, 4
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