Worksheet: Creativity, Copyright, and Fair Use
Comprehension worksheet generated from the video "Creativity, Copyright, and Fair Use".
Worksheet: Creativity, Copyright, and Fair Use
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Copyright, Public Domain & Fair UseCommon Sense Educationhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xvZHNwBHirQ
Vocabulary
- Copyright — A legal protection that creators have over the things they create, requiring permission to copy, alter, or share their work.
- Public Domain — Creative works that are not copyrighted and are free to use without permission by anyone, however they want.
- Fair Use — A legal concept that allows copyrighted work to be used without permission in certain ways and specific situations, based on four factors.
Questions
Watch the video carefully and answer the following questions based on what is shown and said.
1.
What is one common misconception people have about using content they find online, as mentioned at the beginning of the video? (0:09)
2.
According to the video, what are two types of content that are generally considered to be in the public domain? (1:40, 1:48)
3.
The video mentions four factors to consider for “fair use.” Name two of these factors. (2:31)
4.
Which of the following is not a situation where fair use is more likely to be acceptable, according to the video? (3:21-3:33)
5.
Imagine you created a cool digital drawing and shared it online. Someone else used your drawing in their own project without asking or giving you credit, and they even started selling it. How would you feel, and what would you want them to do differently based on what you learned about ethical reasons for protecting creative work?
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