All resources in Creator Fest 2019

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

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

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

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

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