Internet Copyright Basics for Kids
Scavenger Hunt Worksheet
Instructions: Read through each site carefully, and notice if there are directions before the link. Use the information on each site to answer the questions. When you’re finished, you can check your answers by using the answer key link at the bottom of the webpage.
Copyright!—An Interactive Journey for Kids, Phyllis D. Gardner, 2003
Read through the entire story to answer these questions:
1. What are the two rules for using information found on the Internet?
a.
b.
2. What is the rule for using graphics or pictures on the Internet? Choose the correct letter:
- Go ahead and just copy the image. No one will know.
- Ask permission if you need to.
- If there’s a copyright symbol on the page, you can use it.
- If there’s not a copyright symbol on the page, you can use it.
Kindergarten Copyright:
3. What are the four rules for Fair Use? (Ok to put the short phrase.)
a.
b.
c.
d.
4. How are three ways students can use copyrighted resources?
a.
b.
c.
Keynote Net Mechanic:
5. You have to file for copyright or include a copyright symbol on your page in order for the copyright to be legal? Circle the correct answer:
TRUE FALSE
6. What are three things someone can do to establish formal copyright?
a.
b.
c.
Copyright Kids:
7. List three or more types of works that are protected by copyright.
a.
b.
c.
8. List three or more types of works that are NOT protected by copyright.
a.
b.
c.
9. Under the current laws, how long does copyright protection last? Circle the correct letter:
- Until the creator is 75 years old.
- Until 70 years after the creator’s death.
- Until the year 2156.
- Until the creator decides.
Library of Congress, Taking the Mystery Out of Copyright:
10. What are the three basic steps to the formal copyright process?
a.
b.
c.
Congratulations! You’ve learned more about copyright, fair use, and how to apply for a formal copyright for your own original work.
Extra credit:
What is copyleft and how can you apply for a copyleft license?