Online and Open Resources to Accompany OpenStax Astronomy

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A topically arranged list of openly available Astronomy teaching resources, designed to enrich classroom/lecture experiences or to provide to students for their own exploration. Each resource includes a link, baseline licensing/usage guidelines, and alignment to topics and OpenStax Astronomy textbook chapters. Compiled by Lauren Woolsey, Adam VanDyke, and Robert Wagner.

Material Type: Activity/Lab, Interactive, Simulation

Author: OpenStax, Rice University

Chemistry Gas Properties Resources

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This collection includes lesson plans, student activities, and clicker/discussion questions, all on the subject of gas properties in Chemistry. They were authored by Kerriann Reynolds from Plymouth State University.

Material Type: Lesson Plan, Module

Author: OpenStax, Rice University

Economics In-Class Activities

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This set of three activities were written by Sophie Haci and Rachel Polukuri of Houston Community College. They cover demand change, minimum wage, and opportunity cost.

Material Type: Activity/Lab

Author: OpenStax, Rice University

Biology Membrane Transport Activities

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This module covering Membrane Transport was written by Dr. Karla Fuller from Guttman Community College of CUNY. The module contains files covering the learning objectives, demonstrations, assessments, think-pair-share, and more.

Material Type: Activity/Lab, Assessment

Author: OpenStax, Rice University

Astronomy Activities

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This file contains two activities created by Robert Wagner of Harrisburg Area Community College. The Scientific Article Assignment provides a framework for students to analyze and interpret a level-appropriate scientific article. The Solar Observation project guides students through a more extensive observation activity, and includes a setup for data recording and reporting.

Material Type: Activity/Lab

Author: OpenStax, Rice University

Introductory/Preparatory Chemistry Textbook

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This Introductory Chemistry textbook was developed by the Chemistry faculty at Montgomery College, and provided by Professor Patricia Takahara. The book is meant for students with very little or no background in chemistry. Concepts here are presented at a very basic level in order to provide the foundation for college-level general chemistry. This book is used in Introductory Chemistry, a non-credit, preparatory course at Montgomery College (Maryland).

Material Type: Textbook

Author: OpenStax, Rice University

Practice Tests for Probability and Statistics

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These practice tests from MIT OpenCourseWare cover topics in the Introductory Probability and Statistics course. They were originally written by Professors Jeremy Orloff and Jonathan Bloom, and adapted by the team at OpenStax CreatorFest. The files include both assessments and solutions.

Material Type: Assessment

Author: OpenStax, Rice University

Macroeconomics Guided Notes

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These Guided Notes are note-taking frameworks for Macroeconomics, corresponding to OpenStax Macroeconomics 2e (or the corresponding chapters of OpenStax Principles of Economics). They contain the structure for students to actively engage with the material while in lecture or while reading. The notes were authored by Kevin Cook of Des Moines Area Community College.

Material Type: Lecture Notes, Student Guide

Author: OpenStax, Rice University

Microeconomics Guided Notes

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These Guided Notes are note-taking frameworks for Microeconomics, corresponding to OpenStax Microeconomics 2e (or the corresponding chapters of OpenStax Principles of Economics 2e). They contain the structure for students to actively engage with the material while in lecture or while reading. The notes were authored by Kevin Cook of Des Moines Area Community College.

Material Type: Lecture Notes, Student Guide

Author: OpenStax, Rice University

AP Biology Science Practice Exercises

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These exercises cover the Science Practices for Advanced Placement Biology. They were written by Julie Zedalis and John Eggebrecht, and include alignment information to the College Board AP Biology Course and Exam Description. The exercises are also available directly in the OpenStax AP Biology textbook.

Material Type: Activity/Lab, Assessment

Author: OpenStax, Rice University

College Physics Reading Guides: 1st Semester

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These reading guides for OpenStax College Physics cover the chapters most often taught in the first semester. They are organized by chapter and section. The guides include chapter summaries, core terminology and equations, and review questions. Copyright© 2015 by Greg Clements. Permission is granted to reproduce this document as long as 1) this copyright notice is included, 2) no charge of any kind is made, and, 3) the use is for an educational purpose.

Material Type: Lecture Notes, Student Guide

Author: OpenStax, Rice University

College Physics Reading Guides: 2nd Semester

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These reading guides for OpenStax College Physics cover the chapters most often taught in the second semester. They are organized by chapter and section. The guides include chapter summaries, core terminology and equations, and review questions. Copyright© 2015 by Greg Clements. Permission is granted to reproduce this document as long as 1) this copyright notice is included, 2) no charge of any kind is made, and, 3) the use is for an educational purpose.

Material Type: Student Guide

Author: OpenStax, Rice University

Interactive Physics Demos

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These Interactive Physics Demonstrations were developed by MAJ James Bowen, MAJ Cathleen Barker, MAJ Andrew Wilhelm, and others at the United States Military Academy for their University Physics course. Each activity is presented as a worksheet, which guides students through an experimental or observational process with questions.

Material Type: Activity/Lab

Author: OpenStax, Rice University

OpenStax Psychology Lecture Slides

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These lecture slides were developed by Patricia Adams of Pitt Community College. They include lecture outlines, graphics, tables, and summaries of the course concepts. The slides are generally aligned to OpenStax Psychology, but the materials is specific to Professor Adams's course.

Material Type: Lecture Notes

Author: OpenStax, Rice University

OpenStax Sociology Activities

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This collection includes a variety of activity types and discussion questions for chapters 1-12 of OpenStax Sociology 2e. They were developed by Professor Philip Terry-Smith of Anne Arundel Community College.

Material Type: Activity/Lab

Author: OpenStax, Rice University

Psychology Student Discussion Guides

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These discussion guides for Psychology present videos or readings for students to evaluate, compare, and respond to. Suitable for individual or group use, they include learning objectives, discussion questions, and evaluation tables. The guides cover Emerging Adulthood, Enhancing Memory, Schizophrenia, and Growth Mindset. The authors also provide a template for the creation of additional guides. The Discussion Guides were authored by: Kelley Eltzroth, Mid Michigan College Sharon Griffin, San Jacinto College - Central Campus Patricia Adams - Pitt Community College Jean Cahoon - Pitt Community College

Material Type: Activity/Lab

Author: OpenStax, Rice University