Equip middle school students to master code attribution, copyright, and open source licensing with this 32-page resource aligned to Oklahoma OAS 6.AP.PD.02. Includes 2 hands-on activities (group Open Source License Comparison researching MIT/Apache/GPL licenses + individual Attribution Documentation Challenge creating CREDITS files), comprehensive templates, and plagiarism prevention training covering copyright law, Creative Commons licenses, fair use, proper citation, ethical code use, and library attribution – perfect for teaching digital citizenship and professional programming ethics.

Bundle Savings: Complete 6th Grade Computer Science Oklahoma Academic Standard Units. All 24 units are included. The bundle provides a price drop from $72 to $60 providing a 16.67% savings.

✔️ 2 Standards-Aligned Activities: Group License Comparison (MIT, Apache, GPL, BSD, Creative Commons) + Individual Attribution Documentation with CREDITS file creation

✔️ 2 Comprehensive Templates: Attribution Guidelines Template (8+ resource types with format examples) + License Comparison Template (structured research questions)

✔️ Digital Citizenship Focus: Copyright law, plagiarism prevention, ethical code use, intellectual property rights, professional documentation

✔️ 1 Assessment + 2 Puzzles: Multiple Choice/True-False with detailed answer keys + Crossword/Word Search covering 12+ legal/ethical terms

Core Topics Covered:

· Copyright & Intellectual Property → Automatic protection, creator rights, legal considerations

· Open Source Licenses → MIT, Apache 2.0, GPL v3, BSD - permissions, conditions, limitations

· Creative Commons → BY, SA, NC, ND licenses and combinations

· Proper Attribution → Library name, version, author, license, URL - complete documentation

· Plagiarism Prevention → Presenting others' work as own, consequences, ethical violations

· Fair Use Doctrine → Educational exceptions, legal limitations

· Code Libraries → Pre-written code collections, professional development practices

· Repository Systems → GitHub, version control, public showcases

Technical Specs:

📄 Pages: 32 (Main Content + Attribution Guidelines Template + License Comparison Template) | Format: Instant PDF Download

📄 Standard: 6.AP.PD.02 - "Incorporate existing code, media, and libraries into original programs and give attribution"

📄 Real-World Skills: Professional documentation, legal compliance, ethical code use - essential for all programmers

📄 Digital Citizenship: Copyright awareness, respect for creators, ethical technology use

Build ethical programming habits and legal awareness while covering OAS 6.AP.PD.02! Includes 1-2 weeks of content teaching copyright, licensing, and proper attribution for digital creators.

Tags:

#CodeAttribution #6APPD02 #OpenSourceLicenses #Copyright #DigitalCitizenship #OklahomaStandards #PlagiarismPrevention #CreativeCommons #ProgrammingEthics #MiddleSchoolCS

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Matt Cole holds a Master's Degree in Information Technology and has spent over two decades working in healthcare IT, including project management roles. He served a full five-year term on the Pocola Public School Board, where he helped shape district vision, policies, and curriculum decisions. His ongoing professional learning and service in public education drive Sooner Standards' commitment to rigorous, future-focused resources for Oklahoma students.