Sharing and giving credit — Media, 7–10 years
Creative work belongs to someone, even when it is easy to copy. Asking, checking permission and naming the creator are ways to share fairly.
A creator has a claim
A song, photograph, drawing or video is made by a person or group who chose to create it. Being able to see it online does not automatically mean everyone may copy, change or repost it. Sharing should respect the creator’s permission and name.
Why credit and permission matter
Creators spend time, skill and thought making media. Permission lets them decide how their work is used, while credit tells others who made it. Without these habits, copying can take recognition or control away from the person who did the work.
Using a picture fairly
Leo finds a photograph of a fox for a class poster. First, he reads the page to see whether school use is allowed and whether permission is needed. He then writes the photographer’s name and the web address under the picture, instead of pretending he took it.
Easy to copy is not free to copy
It is a reasonable mistake to think that a picture is free because there is no lock, price or warning on the screen. Online systems make copying look effortless, but they do not erase the creator’s work. A quick check of the terms and source is the safer habit.
Sharing in real life
This matters when you make a presentation, post a video, use a song in a project or remix someone’s picture. Choose your own material when possible, ask before using another person’s work and give clear credit. If the rules are unclear, ask a teacher or an adult before sharing.
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