Potential Outline of Lessons for 45 minute 1x/week lessons

Assessments/activities are formative for this format. One lesson with rubric can be found in a new section.

Grade: Kindergarten (K) - Grade 2

Lesson 1: Introduction to Media and Copyright (K-2)

Objective:

Understand what media is and identify different types (e.g., books, videos, pictures).
Introduce the concept of ownership and respecting others' work.

Activities:

Discussion: What is Media?
- Start with simple examples like books, pictures, and videos.
- Ask students to share their favorite books or shows.
Show and Tell: Bring in Different Types of Media
- Have students bring in a favorite book, picture, or toy.
- Discuss how these are created by someone and belong to them.
Introduction to Copyright: "Who Made This?"
- Explain that when someone creates something (like a book), they own it.
- Use simple language: "If you draw a picture, it's yours. If someone else drew it, we need to ask if we can use it."

Lesson 2: Respecting Others' Work (K-2)

Objective:

Learn about the importance of asking for permission before using others' work.
Introduce the concept of copyright as a way to protect creators.

Activities:

Storytime: "Respecting Rabbit's Art"
- Read a simple story about a character who learns to ask before using someone else's creation.

See Berenstein Bears Video Below

Role Play: Asking for Permission
- Role-play scenarios where students ask permission to use someone else's toy or drawing.
- Discuss how it feels when someone asks to use their things.
Drawing Activity: "My Creation, My Rules"
- Have students draw something and label it as their own.
- Discuss why it's important for others to ask before using it.

Lesson 3: Understanding Simple Copyright Concepts (Grade 1-2)

Objective:

Introduce the basic idea of copyright and its purpose.
Recognize simple signs or symbols indicating copyright.

Activities:

Discussion: What is Copyright?
- Use simple language to explain that copyright is a way to protect things people create.
- Show examples of symbols like © and explain what they mean.
Coloring Activity: "Coloring Creations"
- Provide coloring sheets with a simple © symbol.
- Discuss why it's there and what it means.
Video: "Respecting Creators"
- Show a short animated video explaining the importance of respecting creators and their work.

Lesson 4: Creating and Respecting Copyright (Grade 1-2)

Objective:

Understand the joy of creating something unique.
Emphasize the importance of respecting others' creations.

Activities:

Creative Project: "My Unique Creation"
- Encourage students to create something unique (drawing, story, etc.).
- Discuss the joy of creating something special.
Sharing Circle: "Why I Love My Creation"
- Allow students to share what they created and explain why it's special to them.
- Emphasize the idea that others should ask before using or copying their work.
Review: What We Learned About Copyright
- Recap the key points about copyright and respecting others' work.
- Encourage students to use what they've learned in their daily lives.

Remember to adapt these lessons to suit the specific needs and developmental levels of your students. Keep the language simple, use visuals, and reinforce concepts through hands-on activities to make the learning experience engaging and effective.
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Anderson, N. (1992). Making a case for media literacy in the classroom. Making a Case for Media Literacy in the Classroom | Center for Media Literacy | Empowerment through Education | CML MediaLit Kit TM |. https://www.medialit.org/reading-room/making-case-media-literacy-classroom
Links to an external site.

Campos, D. V. (2022, June 15). News & Media Literacy 101. Common Sense Education. https://www.commonsense.org/education/articles/news-media-literacy-101

Copyright and Creativity, (2023). Elementary Curriculum, https://copyrightandcreativity.org/elementary-school/.

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