Copyright for Kids (and Harried Teachers)

If you don't have a formal document for students and their parents to sign before they access internet sites while in school, or you want a simpler introduction as to what kids can and cannot do from a legal standpoint, please read on:

I have encountered three sites that help explain the ins and outs of using internet (and traditional) resources without running afoul of copyright regulations. They are appropriate for various levels, but they should probably be used as follows:

• elementary level - http://www.cyberbee.com/cb_copyright.swf

• middle school level - http://www.copyrightkids.org/

• high school level - http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/