LEARN NC

K–12 teaching and learning · from the UNC School of Education

Goal 1

The learner will understand important issues of a technology-based society and will exhibit ethical behavior in the use of computer and other technologies.

Objective 1.04

Recognize and discuss how Copyright Laws protect ownership of intellectual property and identify and discuss consequences of misuse. Strand - Societal/Ethical Issues

Resources aligned to this objective

Master Artist Internet Research Project: Timeline
Students apply their knowledge of how to find specific information about a topic on the Internet using an outline created by the class prior to the lesson. Using this outline, the students will create a chronological timeline of the artist's life on MSPublisher.
Format: lesson plan (grade 7–8 English Language Arts, Visual Arts Education, and Computer Technology Skills)
By Gail Dreis.
"We the People"
Students will gain a better understanding of the U.S. Constitution by exploring the language of the Constitution.
Format: lesson plan (grade 8 English Language Arts, Social Studies, Computer Technology Skills, and Mathematics)
By Teachers Connect.
Zoo integrated unit
The unit uses the North Carolina Zoological Park as a teaching tool rather than as a nice place to visit. It can be used by a single teacher or multiple teachers of different subjects, and it is aimed at 7th and 8th graders.
Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 Information Skills, English Language Arts, Social Studies, Computer Technology Skills, Mathematics, and Science)
By Craig Smith.

Lesson plans on the web

Online mayhem I: Metallica versus Napster
In this EconEdLink lesson, students learn about property rights by examining the controversy between Metallica and Napster (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 6–12 Computer Technology Skills and Social Studies)
Provider: National Council on Economic Education