NPS Copyright Resources

No. The book cover illustration is copyrighted.

Bulletin Boards: "A teacher may copy (or ask to have copied) for the purposes of research, teaching or preparation for teaching...a single copy of a picture from a book." (Simpson, Carol, Copyright for Schools, p. 54)

While guidelines do address graphics for instruction, many of the graphics in schools are used for decoration, not for instruction. The guidelines and the fair use tests are designed to support use of copyright protected materials for direct instruction but making your school or classroom look "cute" or "welcoming" is not a stated purpose of fair use.
(Simpson, Carol, Copyright for Schools, p. 51)

Teachers can make a single copy of a chapter from a book for classroom instruction. If making multiple copies of the chapter, no more than one copy per student. Picture books are looked upon differently, with only two pages or no more than 10% of the entire book. This chapter/pages can not be copied from term/year to term/year.(Patti - Simpson, Carol. Copyright for Schools p56)

If a poem is less than 250 words, and not more than two pages, you can use the entire poem. If it is longer than 250 words ONLY 250 word can be used. You may only make enough copies for the number of students in the class, as part of classroom instruction. Each copy must be labeled with the copyright information on it. This practice can not be done every term/year. If you plan on using the poem every year you should write to the copyright holder for permission. (Simpson, Carol. Copyright for Schools. p56)

No. Any change of format is a copyright violation. Either contact the producer/publisher for permission or purchase another copy in the new format.
 

No, a workbook is a "consumable." "There shall be no copying from works intended to be 'consumable'...These include workbooks, exercises, standardized tests and test booklets and answer sheets..." (Copyright for Schools, p.54)

Maybe. Look at the website for information. Some sites ask that you link only to the homepage and not within the site. Good Netiquette requires that you ask permission or at least notify the site you are linking to. In any case, be sure that it is clear that the linked site is not yours.
 

No. The characters are copyright protected.

Facts are not protected by copyright but a narrative containing facts may involve an element of creativity which is protected by copyright. It is teaching students responsible behavior to require them to tell where they have located their information, even struggling readers. These students may be given a modified bibliography template to cite their sources. (Copyright for Schools, p.22)

The doctrine of fair use supports your use of copyrighted materials in direct instruction but no comprehensive guidelines have been issued yet with regard to importing of copyrighted materials into your own work. At the very least, you should cite the source of each image you use, and either ask for permission for use from the artist or use different images each year. If you asked students to import their own images, citing each one, to create their own flashcards, you might avoid your own possible infringement on the graphics' creators' rights to reproduction. (Copyright Catechism, p.65)

Yes, you must cite anything you get from the Web. A minimum citation would include the title of the Web page (as it appears in the navigator bar, not on the screen), the URL, and the date you accessed the site. This information can be displayed in small print but should be there.

Actually, it is a copyright law, and a federal law at that. There are liability issues on various levels:teachers, technicians, library teachers, and principals. Schools may be sued for real or actual damages, including legal fees. ( Simpson,Carol. Copyright for Schools. p30-33)

Not really. Because it is a creative expression that is copyrighted, the way the author expresses his ideas counts as much as a specific word. A better plan would be to read the author's ideas and try to understand them. Then close the book or walk away from the website, and try to think about how you would explain those ideas to your teacher or parents in your own words.

No . This does not meet the "spontaneity" requirement of the fair use guidelines for multiple copies for classroom use. In this case, the teacher has enough time to contact Newsweek and request permission to use the chart.

No. You must purchase the recorded book. Check to see if your school library has the recorded book. More information can be found in Copyright Catechism by Carol Simpson.

The fair use guidelines seek to assure that "copying is not a substitute for the purchase of books and periodicals." It might be okay for you to copy less than 10% of the whole textbook for one course for one term, considered an emergency use, until the needed additional textbooks could be ordered. (Copyright for Schools, p. 39; p.57)

Copying of this sort is permitted if certain tests are met. "An instructor may not make more than one copy of the item for each student in the course, and each item copied must be used for classroom use or discussion...and include a notice of copyright. The three tests that each instance of copying must meet are brevity (no more than 10% of the whole), spontaneity (it is the idea of the individual teacher), and cumulative effect (the copying does not substitute for purchasing books and periodicals.) No more than nine instances of such multiple copying can occur for one course during one class term." (Copyright for Schools, p. 56-58)

This practice is akin to public performance, and is a "change of format and wide distribution. The TEACH Act allows you to put audiovisual works in 'reasonable and limited' portions online, but textbooks and readings are excluded." The secure password protected site doesn't erase these issues. If the teachers receives permission from the copyright holder to post readings in this way, then it would be okay. (Copyright Catechism, p. 165; Copyright for Schools, p.20)

Yes, but . . . it must support the curriculum and the broadcast should support the goal of your lesson plan. You need to check on the "Retention Rights" - each broadcasting channel has its own rules for how long you may keep an off-air copy. Some may be as short as 45 days. For example, PBS allows you to keep a copy for the school year. If the program is re-broadcast, you may keep it another year. If it is not re-broadcast, you must erase your copy. At the end of the time period, the copy must be destroyed. Check the copyright resources links for more information.

Yes, but . . . you may show only that portion of the movie. You cannot copy it or reproduce that clip. Verify that Fair Use applies to your use.
 

Yes, as long as it is for educational purposes and it meets the Fair Use criteria.

Youtube.com: "Since all content on YouTube is posted by our users, we make it clear in our terms of use and at the time of upload that they must own the copyright to the videos they post or have permission from the copyright holder. We encourage copyright holders to report any specific infringing videos via these instructions. User accounts of repeat infringers are automatically terminated."

The best solution would be to link directly to the YouTube clip.

It depends. Music may not be used solely for entertainment. However, if the music is directly related to your curriculum and part of your lesson plan, you may use the amount granted by Fair Use (up to thirty seconds). Music in the public domain (recorded prior to 1972) may be used.

Only if the use of the music directly supports classroom instruction. Otherwise, a public performance license is required.

If copyrighted material is used in your PowerPoint, the first slide must have this statement:
"This presentation contains copyrighted material used under the educational Fair Use exemption to U.S. Copyright law."
The last slide must include a webliography that includes the copyright date and copyright holder for each piece of copyrighted material used. For each graphic or image citation, information must be included on the same slide. You may include 30 seconds of music without getting permission. You may use not more than 3 minutes of video without getting permission. Fair Use still needs to apply.
This PowerPoint may be retained for no more than two years.

No. To load a software program on all 10 computers requires a site license, lab pack arrangement, or permission from the copyright owner.

No. Copying consumables is prohibited under the fair use guidelines.

Not without permission from the comic strip's copyright owner. However, graphics from Print Shop and similar clip art programs that the district has purchased may be used.

Teachers may show videotapes labeled "home use only" in class as long as the video is part of a systematic course of instruction and not for recreational, entertainment, or fundraising purposes. It is important, however, to note that many retail video rental stores have strict license agreements prohibiting use with large, non-home audiences, which includes classrooms. These restrictions may also apply to the use of videos purchased for home use. Staff is expected to review and honor these agreements because they constitute a contract with specific requirements for use of the video.

May the history department chairperson request the show be taped off the air in case someone in the department wants to show the special at a later date?
As per the fair use guidelines, a teacher may request that a program broadcast for reception by the general public be taped off the air for use within the first 10 consecutive school days of the 45-day retention period. The history department chairperson may not request the taping "just in case" someone might want to show it.

No. The History Channel is a subscription-based channel. It does not broadcast programs for reception by the general public.