Copyright Concepts for Kids
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How long does copyright last?
What is copyright? In Canada, 50 years after the death of the author
Copyright is protection when you have In America, 70 years after the author’s death
an idea, invention, or artistic creation
and you want to be recognized for
your work. You want to register your
work under: Key to Copyrights
COPYRIGHT LAW
1) Create your own media.
Since you create it, there
are ZERO restrictions!
2) Search for resources
Can I use Yes! if you are using it for: licensed for creative
NO! if you are using it for: -Research commons. Always make
-Changing the format copyrighted -Private Study sure the content is
-Selling the work material? -Criticism useable.
-Pretending you created it -Review
-Editing the work -News Reporting
-Redistributing -Education 3) Don’t plagiarise!
-Parody/Satire Reference the author.
They spent a lot of time
to create their work, give
them the credit
they deserve!
4) Have fun!
What happens if I Copyright owner can:
steal some one 1) Sue for damages
else’s work, or 2) Place restrictions Referenced from:
infringe on a on use BR C-11: An Act to Amend the Copyright Act (2013) 1st Reading June 2, 2011
copyright? 41st Partiamentist session Retrieved from the Parliament of Canada website:
http:/ /www part gc.ca/Legisinfo/BillDetails aspx?Languager:E0Mode:16billid.5134851