Computer Science
Grade 1
20 min
Respecting Copyright
Introduction to the concept of owning what you create and asking permission to use other people's creations.
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Introduction & Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives
Identify who a 'creator' is.
Explain that a 'creation' belongs to its creator.
Define 'permission' as asking to use something.
Explain why giving 'credit' is a kind thing to do.
Follow a simple sequence for using someone else's work.
Choose to make their own creation instead of copying.
Have you ever made a super cool drawing? 🖍️ What if someone took it without asking?
Today, we will learn about being kind to people who make things online. We will learn how to ask before we share. This helps everyone feel happy and respected. 😊
Real-World Applications
Using a friend's drawing in your class project
Sharing a cool picture you found online
Putting a song you like in a video you make
Telling your f...
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Key Concepts & Vocabulary
TermDefinitionExample
Creator 🧑🎨A creator is a person who makes something new.Your friend is a creator when she draws a cat. 🐈
Creation ✨A creation is the new thing that a creator makes.A drawing, a song, or a story is a creation.
Copying 👯Copying is making the exact same thing as someone else.Taking a picture of a drawing is copying it.
Permission 🙏Permission is when you ask the creator if you can use their creation.You ask, 'May I please use your drawing?'
Credit ⭐Credit is when you tell everyone who the creator is.You write 'Drawing by my friend, Lily' under the picture.
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Core Syntax & Patterns
The Ask First Rule 🙋
Ask the creator before you copy or share their creation.
This is the most important rule. It shows respect for the creator's hard work.
The Give Credit Rule 🏷️
If you get permission, always give credit to the creator.
Always say the creator's name. It's like putting a name tag on their work.
The Make Your Own Rule 🎨
The best way is to make your own, new creation!
When you make your own art, you are the creator! You don't need to ask anyone.
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Challenging
To be a super kind digital citizen, when you use someone else's work (with their permission), what two things should you always try to do?
A.Give credit and change it a little bit
B.Give credit to the creator and use it respectfully
C.Use it quickly and then delete it
D.Tell the creator how to make it better and give them credit
Challenging
Your friend made a video using a popular song and didn't ask the singer. What is the most important idea to remember in this situation?
A.The singer worked hard on that song, and it is their property
B.The video will probably not get many views anyway
C.Your friend has a great taste in music
D.It is okay because many other people do it too
Challenging
You need a picture of a sun ☀️ for a project, but you are not allowed to use pictures from the internet. What is the BEST solution?
A.Don't do the project
B.Take a picture of the sun from a book instead
C.Draw your own picture of a sun
D.Write the word 'SUN' instead of using a picture
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