Topic Name Description
Page About Your Instructor

Meet Dr. [Name]

[Remove "Dr." if necessary]

Page Office Hours Information
Click here to read about your instructor's office hours.
Learner Support Page Technical Support

See description.

Page Accessibility Policies and Services
See description.
Page Academic Support Services
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Page Student Services and Resources
See description.
Page Netiquette and Communication Expectations


File Example Data and Privacy

Adopting institution should provide learners information about data and privacy. Considerations include:

  • Providing links to the institution's data retention and website privacy policies
  • Providing a link to the LMS privacy policy (ex., Moodle Privacy Policy)
  • Pressbooks Privacy Policy
  • Providing links to privacy information for any multimedia sources used (e.g., YouTube)

An Example Technology Policies and Support Resources: Accessibility, Privacy, and Support/Help document has been provided and can be modified as needed.

Getting Started File Course Syllabus (Downloadable, Printable, Accessible)

Note: The course syllabus is included below. The number of assignments, discussions, and lab reports mentioned in the syllabus can be adjusted. If the numbers suggested in the syllabus are changed, the grading information should be adjusted accordingly.

FOR INSTRUCTORS: Using This Template and Additional Resources Page FOR INSTRUCTORS: Important Guidelines for Using This Template

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Page For Instructors: Testing
File References and Attributions

References and Attributions

File 2023 Quality Matters Review and Amendments
Module 1: Chapter 1: The Nature of Science URL Pressbook Chapter 1: The Nature of Science
File Module 1: Activity Assignment - Measurement
File Sample Data For the Measurement Activity

Sample data for the measurement activity in the event students do not have measurement tools at home.

Module 2: Chapter 2: Linear Motion URL Pressbook Chapter 2: Linear Motion
File Module 2: Activity Assignment - The Moving Man
Module 3: Chapter 3: Force, Work, and Power URL Pressbook Chapter 3: Force, Work, and Power
File Module 3: Activity Assignment - Newton's Laws

Newton's Laws Activity

Module 4: Chapter 4: Properties of Materials, Chemical Reactions, and Heat URL Pressbook Chapter 4: Properties of Materials, Chemical Reactions, and Heat
File Module 4: Activity Assignment - States of Matter
Module 5: Chapter 5: Waves, Electromagnetic Radiation, and Sound URL Pressbook Chapter 5: Waves, Electromagnetic Radiation, and Sound
File Module 5: Activity Assignment - Properties of Light
Midterm Assessment/Additional Exam Module Page Midterm Exam Information and Instructions
Midterm Exam Information and Instructions:

My personal preference would be to avoid formal examinations and use informal and more personal methods of assessing your understanding and comprehension of chemistry. However, I am required to account to you and to (School Name) regarding your performance. Hence, I will give two formal exams (Midterm and Final). You will be challenged to understand and apply the concepts. Sure, you will use equations and formulas, but they will serve to illustrate concepts rather than to test your mathematical skills. You can use any printed resources that you choose including textbooks and formula sheets. You can use a calculator. You are not allowed to use a phone, tablet, or any URLs.

Your Midterm Exam is due by 11:59pm on TBA

You will have ( # hours) to complete the Midterm Exam.

Type your work in the exam space provided. Do not email your work to me. You must show your work to receive credit.  No credit will be given for correct or incorrect answers if work is not shown. Make sure to follow all instructions included with each problem. 

The Midterm Exam is worth 100 points. Point values are indicated with each question.

I will provide scoring feedback for your exam(s) NLT one week after the exam due date. It is essential that you submit exams on time. Makeup examinations will NOT be given without legal documentation warranting absence (i.e. doctor’s excuse, obituary, judge’s orders, etc.).

URL Midterm Assessment (Chemistry) Test Bank

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URL Midterm Assessment (Physics) Test Bank

This URL is to the OpenStax College Physics 2e Instructor Resources, which include test bank items. You must create an account in order to access these items.

File Sample Midterm Exam

This file is a sample Midterm Exam and can be modified as needed using the test bank items provided or other resources. The instructor can also choose to use a different customized exam.

Page FOR INSTRUCTORS: Adding a Midterm Assessment or Additional Exam

INSTRUCTORS: Read this page for information about adding a midterm assessment or additional exam. Delete or hide this page before course launches.

Module 6: Chapter 6: The Atom and Elements URL Pressbook Chapter 6: The Atom and Elements
File Module 6: Activity Assignment- Atomic Structure & Theory
Module 7: Chapter 7: Ionic and Molecular Compounds and Bonding URL Pressbook Chapter 7: Ionic and Molecular Compounds and Bonding
File Module 7: Activity Assignment - Molecular Geometry
Module 8: Chapter 8: Matter and Energy URL Pressbook Chapter 8: Matter and Energy
File Module 8: Assignment Activity - Energy Forms and Changes
Module 9: Chapter 9: Electricity and Electrical Circuits URL Pressbook Chapter 9: Electricity & Electrical Circuits
File Module 9: Assignment Activity - Electricity & Electrical Circuits
Module 10: Magnetism URL Pressbook Chapter 10: Magnetism
File Module 10: Assignment Activity - Faraday's Law
Final Exam/Final Project Module Page Final Exam Information and Instructions

Final Exam Information and Instructions:

My personal preference would be to avoid formal examinations and use informal and more personal methods of assessing your understanding and comprehension of chemistry. However, I am required to account to you and to (School Name) regarding your performance. Hence, I will give two formal exams (Midterm and Final). You will be challenged to understand and apply the concepts. Sure, you will use equations and formulas, but they will serve to illustrate concepts rather than to test your mathematical skills. You can use any printed resources that you choose including textbooks and formula sheets. You can use a calculator. You are not allowed to use a phone, tablet, or any URLs.

Your Final Exam is due by 11:59pm on TBA

You will have ( # hours) to complete the Final Exam.

Type your work in the exam space provided. Do not email your work to me. You must show your work to receive credit.  No credit will be given for correct or incorrect answers if work is not shown. Make sure to follow all instructions included with each problem. 

The Final Exam is worth 100 points. Point values are indicated with each question.

I will provide scoring feedback for your exam(s) NLT one week after the exam due date. It is essential that you submit exams on time. Makeup examinations will NOT be given without legal documentation warranting absence (i.e. doctor’s excuse, obituary, judge’s orders, etc.).


URL Final Exam/Final Project (Chemistry) Test Bank

This URL is to the OpenStax Atoms First 2e Instructor Resources, which include test bank items. You must create an account in order to access these items.

URL Final Exam/Final Project (Physics) Test Bank

This URL is to the OpenStax College Physics 2e Instructor Resources, which include test bank items. You must create an account in order to access these items.

File Sample Final Exam

This file is a sample Final Exam and can be modified as needed using the test bank items provided or other resources. The instructor can also choose to use a different customized exam.

Page FOR INSTRUCTORS: Adding a Final/Project Assessment or Additional Exam

INSTRUCTORS: Read this page for information about adding a final/project assessment or additional exam. Delete or hide this page before course launches.