Information Security · JHS1 Computing

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B7.3.3.1.2 - Explore the legal issues regarding intellectual property rights (e.g. Copyright, Patent, Trademark, Piracy, Copyright Infringement)

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Define intellectual property and list at least four types of intellectual property rights (copyright, patent, trademark, piracy).
Distinguish between freeware, shareware and crippleware, and give one example of each.
Explain the difference between piracy and copyright infringement, using a Ghanaian example to illustrate each.
State at least three consequences of breaking intellectual property laws.
Apply knowledge of intellectual property rights to judge whether given scenarios are legal or illegal, and justify their reasoning.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Communication Networks (Strand 3)
Sub-strand: Information Security (3.3)
Content standard: B7.3.3.1 - Recognise data threats and means of protection
Indicator: B7.3.3.1.2 - Explore the legal issues regarding intellectual property rights (e.g. Copyright, Patent, Trademark, Piracy, Copyright Infringement)
Suggested placement: Term 3, Week 5 (Week 29 of the year)
Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.
Curriculum reference: Computing, Common Core Programme (JHS1-JHS3), 2023, p. 18
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

1. Discuss issues pertaining to copyright (e.g. freeware, shareware, crippleware).
2. Differentiate between the various legal issues mentioned.
Discuss the consequences associated with breaking these laws.