8th Grade Science Guide

●​ TEACH Act (17 U.S.C. § 110(2)): For distance learning using secure, limited-access platforms like Canvas. ●​ Fair Use Doctrine (17 U.S.C. § 107): Requires a four-factor analysis: 1.​ Purpose: Is it for nonprofit, transformative education? 2.​ Nature: Is the work factual (favors fair use) or highly creative (opposes fair use)? 3.​ Amount: Are you using a small, necessary portion that isn't the "heart" of the work? 4.​ Market Effect: Does your use replace the need for someone to buy the original work? Note: If relying on Fair Use, employees and students must document their analysis using the Canyons District Fair Use Checklist (Exhibit 2). Prohibited Actions ●​ Consumables: Workbooks, standardized tests, or answer sheets may not be copied. ●​ Full Works: Copying entire textbooks or novels without permission from the copyright holder is prohibited. ●​ Software: Reproducing digital materials or code is strictly prohibited. ●​ Systematic Copying: Copying materials in a way that substitutes for purchasing them is prohibited. Support Resources Canyons provides resources to help support employees’ and students’ legal use of copyrighted and licensed materials: ●​ Policy 300.04: Copyright

○​ Exhibit 1: Fair Use Guidelines ○​ Exhibit 2: Fair Use Checklist ○​ Exhibit 3: Licensed Personnel Copyright Decision Tree ○​ Exhibit 4: Statutory Exceptions Explanations​

Unclear about a specific use of copyrighted materials? STOP and contact the District Copyright Support Team through the Instructional Supports Department before proceeding. The district's legal and insurance protections do not extend to employees who intentionally or unlawfully copy copyrighted or licensed materials.