Worksheet: Intellectual Property for Kids, Ep.3: What is Copyright?
Comprehension worksheet generated from the video "Intellectual Property for Kids, Ep.3: What is Copyright?".
Worksheet: Intellectual Property for Kids, Ep.3: What is Copyright?
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Vocabulary
- Copyright — A legal right that gives the owner control over their original work and how it is used.
- Original creation — A unique story, song, or other work that you have made yourself.
- Automatic right — A right, like copyright, that you do not need to apply for.
- Decades — Periods of ten years, used to describe how long copyright protection typically lasts.
- Parody — A creative work that makes fun of an original work.
Questions
Watch the video and answer the following questions based on the information provided.
1.
According to the video, what two main things must be involved in creating a work for it to have copyright protection? (0:47)
2.
The video mentions three examples of “simpler stuff” that can be copyrighted works. Name two of them. (1:04-1:08)
3.
How long does copyright for a book, song, or play last in the UK and USA, according to the video? (1:36-1:48)
4.
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an exception to copyright rules in the video? (1:54-2:17)
5.
Imagine you have written a fantastic new song that you think many people will love. Explain why having copyright protection for your song is important, based on what you learned in the video.
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