1. Mrs. McFarland’s
Presentation of Copyright
Grade 3

2. What is Copyright?
Copyright is a law in the United States that
protects the works of authors, artists,
composers and others… and even YOU!

3. What Works are Protected?
Every work is
protected from
the moment it is
created, even if
it doesn’t have
the © symbol

4. Rules of Copyright
DON’Ts
• Use “quotations”
• List your sources
• Give the author,
artist or composer
credit
DO’s
• Copy and paste from
the internet
• Steal someone’s
work

5. Is it Copyrighted?
Examples - YES
• Poetry
• Books
• Movies
• Songs
• Plays
• … and much more!
Examples - NO
• Works from
government websites
– ex: Smithsonian
website
• REMEMBER: Read
website copyright
statements

6. How Does Copyright Affect YOU?
Keeps your work safe!

7. Student NETS
• 5.a. Advocate and practice safe, legal, and
responsible use of information and
technology.
• 5.b. Exhibit a positive attitude toward using
technology that supports collaboration,
learning, and productivity.
• 5.c. Demonstrate personal responsibility for
lifelong learning.
• 6.a. Understand and use technology systems.

8. References
• http://www.copyright.gov/
• http://www.cyberbee.com/cb_copyright.swf