MPAA has already formed a curriculum with the Los Angeles Area Boy Scouts that met the approval of troop leaders in the greater Los Angeles area earlier this year. The idea of the curriculum is to teach participants about copyright theft and various forms of piracy, how to spot counterfeit CDs/DVDs, the consequences of film and music piracy, and also why protecting copyrights is important to them and the local economy.
Troops will choose from a number of activities in order to earn a "Respect Copyrights" patch. Activities will include, amongst others, creating a public service announcement demonstrating the importance of copyright protection or visiting a movie studio to learn about the people, time and costs involved in creating a movie.
Victor Zuniga, Los Angeles Area Council Public Relations Director for the Boy Scouts of America said, "We are excited to work with the MPAA to provide this new educational opportunity to our more than 52,000 young people who participate in our programs.
"The Respect Copyrights patch is a fun way for young kids to learn more about the what goes into making movies while garnering a deep appreciation for creative works and the importance of copyright protection," he added.
Source:
Press Release, www.mpaa.org