Using Pictures The "Right" Way
Where to find pictures and when you can use them
Teachers: check out this site for links for images, music & the 411 on Creative Commons
1. Where you can find pictures...
Clippix ETC
Students and teachers may use up to 25 photos or images per project from this site. Vibrant photos! Wikimedia Commons
Wikimedia Commons is a searchable database of images.
Be sure to check for permission by following the steps below. "Copyright free" Music Links
Click the image to access a wiki with OODLES of copyright free music links.
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World Almanac for Kids Online
Log in to World Almanac online with the same username and password you use for all library resources. Click on "image gallery" and search for what you need. Double click on the photograph to learn more information. Be sure to cite World Almanac for Kids Online as your resource! |
Pics4Learning
Pics4Learning has thousands of copyright friendly images for students and teachers. Images may be used in classrooms, multimedia projects, websites and more.
Search for a topic or browse from an alphabetical list of categories to find what you need. Once you choose your photograph, be sure to copy and paste the citation information! See Mrs. Colte's example below: |
2. When you can use the pictures...
3. How do you know?
This screen shot is from wikimedia.org. By clicking on "Use this file on the web" you will find out how you need to cite the image. (see the screen shot below). Or, you can click on the light bulb "Information about reusing."
Embed code for my weebly and Attribution Requirements
There is a lot of information here, but notice you can get the embed code to embed your picture on your weebly. This will make the picture clear.
Also, look at Attribution. This means I need to copy that line and paste it under my picture.
Also, look at Attribution. This means I need to copy that line and paste it under my picture.