Cost of music piracy

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Lesson Plan

This lesson explores the cost of music piracy from the point of view of artists, composers, consumers and other stakeholders in the Canadian music industry. The lesson includes a focus on Canada’s Copyright Act to clarify legal and ethical issues surrounding the licensing, reproduction and digital distribution of music.

Ontario Curriculum Based

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Grade Level: 9-12
Course(s)/Subject(s):
AMU1O/2O – Music
ASM2O Media Arts
Also Law and Canadian Studies courses
CIC4E Making Personal Economic Choices
Learning Goals:
At the end of this lesson, students will:
- describe laws and regulations that affect financial life (e.g., taxes, savings policies and laws, consumer protection, etc.)
- describe responsibilities of individuals and organizations to act ethically and in socially responsible ways
- explore post-secondary opportunities (further education and careers) related to each subject area studied
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