What gives Cannabis the unique tastes and smells that can influence our choice of strains? How did these strains develop? This course will take you through the varieties of cannabis, the landrace cultivars that are responsible for the many varieties of cannabis we see today, as well as terpene classifications. Here we will describe some of the main terpenes found in cannabis and the modulating effects they bring to the plant. In conclusion, the course will discuss the cannabis plants therapeutic properties for specific health conditions, that may provide relief.

Introduction – TERPENES & CULTIVARS

8 Modules, approximate lesson time 1.5 hours

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• Overview 
• By taking this module, students will review the course objectives, the course navigation, the graded assessments, and how to view the scores.
• Lesson: Course Introduction
• As a result of this course students are guided through a better understanding of the cannabis plant, and its components. Classifications of the cannabis plant are also included. This course will explore some of the cultivars that can be useful in medical situations while providing relief.   A comprehensive examination of phytocannabinoids and terpenes will also be included in this course.  An overview of four medical conditions, their symptoms, and the medicinal properties cannabis offers to relieve them.  The conditions include pain and inflammation, anxiety and mental health, neurodegenerative disorders, and cancer.  The objective of this course is to understand how terpenes and cultivars in cannabis promote health and well-being by ensuring that patients and customers have access to cannabis products tailored to their needs and preferences. This course emphasizes the modulation effects of cannabinoids which are influenced by the terpene content of the plant, and how several Land Race cultivars have provided the influential effects of today’s modern cultivars.
• Reflection Journal
• As a result of taking this module, students will be requested to download the Reflection Journal PDF file.  These reflection questions, along with student responses, can offer linking and connection to the upcoming lesson topics. These reflective assignments are to help the student possibly enhance the information shared in the upcoming video and/or audio lessons and relate those lessons.  The learning objective of the reflection activities is designed to elicit new thought and academic growth, analysis of topics discussed or to be discussed, and an enhanced understanding and relationship with the course content.  

 Module 1: Cannabis Classifications

Prerequisites: Introduction

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• Pre-Lesson
• Key Terms: Cannabis Classifications
• The key terms will be instrumental in developing a good understanding of the course’s main topics.  As a result of taking this module, you will begin to develop and relate these key terms to the topics found within this course, which will help establish a relationship between the two items and a deeper understanding of those main topics.
• Interactive Flash Cards: Cannabis Classification Cards
• As a result of taking this module, students can practice memorizing the most important key terms associated with this module
• Matching Game: Cannabis Classification
• As a result of taking this module, students will race against the clock to match terms and definitions. students can choose several games to review all the material
• Module 1: Pre-Lesson Reflection
• As a result of taking this module, students will be asked to answer questions within the provided journal that can be answered with some reflection on a student’s background knowledge on the topic of terms.  The objective of the reflection questions is to create an opportunity for knowledge expansion, hypothesizing, and analysis. Students may complete this activity digitally or in a hardcopy journal for the course.
• Lesson
• Video Lesson: Cannabis Classifications
• As a result of taking this module students will review 3 varieties of cannabis classifications.  The varieties that are covered in this module are Indica, Sativa and Hybrid cannabis classifications.  The objective is to provide a foundational understanding of the typical effects and characteristics associated with each classification, allowing for informed consumer guidance based on desired experiences.
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• Module 1: Post-Lesson Reflection
• As a result of taking this module, students will be asked to answer questions within the provided journal that reflect on the previous video lesson. Students will be guided to refer to their responses to the pre-lesson reflection topics and evaluate the questions provided.  Students may complete this activity digitally or in a hardcopy journal for the course.  The objective of the reflection questions is to create an opportunity for knowledge expansion, hypothesizing, and analysis. 
• Key Terms Practice Quiz: Cannabis Classification
• This is a non-graded, practice activity to test students’ knowledge of the terminology that relates to the various topics and the themes found in this module. As a result of taking this module, It is encouraged to set a personal goal to earn at least a score of 70% for preparation of the Knowledge Check.

Knowledge Check: Cannabis Classification

• These quizzes are designed to elicit memories and check students’ understanding of the videos, summaries, and/or related resources found within the module. As a result of taking this knowledge quiz, students will encounter 5 multiple-choice questions. Students will need to earn 70% or higher (4.0 questions) to pass and move on in the course successfully.
• Conclusion: Cannabis Classification
• This module prompts students to click the “Mark as Done” button to move on to the next Module.

 Module 2: Trichomes and Cannabinoids

Prerequisites: Module 1: Cannabis Classifications

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• Pre-Lesson
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• Key Terms: Trichomes and Compounds
• The key terms will be instrumental in developing a good understanding of the course’s main topics.  As a result of taking this module, you will begin to develop and relate these key terms to the topics found within this course, which will help establish a relationship between the two items and a deeper understanding of those main topics.
• Interactive Flash Cards: Getting to Know the Compounds
• As a result of taking this module, students can practice memorizing the most important key terms associated with this module
• Matching Game: Trichomes & Cannabinoids Sort and Match
• As a result of taking this module, students will race against the clock to match terms and definitions. students can choose several games to review all the material
• Module 2: Pre-Lesson Reflection
• As a result of taking this module, students will be asked to answer questions within the provided journal that can be answered with some reflection on a student’s background knowledge on the topic of terms.  The objective of the reflection questions are to create an opportunity for knowledge expansion, hypothesizing, and analysis. Students may complete this activity digitally or in a hardcopy journal for the course. 
• Lesson
• Video Lesson: Trichomes and Cannabinoids
• As a result of taking this module, students will be able to identify the main phytocannabinoids and it’s properties within the cannabis plant, as well as a list of medicinal and negative effects that phytocannabinoids present, The objective of this module is to equip students to educate consumers about the potential effects and benefits of each phytocannabinoid, fostering responsible and informed use.
• Post-Lesson
• Module 2: Post-Lesson Reflection
• As a result of taking this module, students will be asked to answer questions within the provided journal that reflect on the previous video lesson. Students will be guided to refer to their responses to the pre-lesson reflection topics and evaluate the questions provided.  Students may complete this activity digitally or in a hardcopy journal for the course.  The objective of the reflection questions is to create an opportunity for knowledge expansion, hypothesizing, and analysis. 
• Key Terms Practice Quiz: Trichomes & Cannabinoids Review
• This is a non-graded, practice activity to test students’ knowledge of the terminology that relates to the various topics and the themes found in this module. As a result of taking this module, It is encouraged to set a personal goal to earn at least a score of 70% for preparation of the Knowledge Check
• Knowledge Check: Trichomes and Cannabinoids
• These quizzes are designed to elicit memories and check students’ understanding of the videos, summaries, and/or related resources found within the module. As a result of taking this knowledge quiz, students will encounter 8 multiple-choice questions. Students will need to earn 70% or higher (6.0 questions) to pass and move on in the course successfully.
• Conclusion: Trichomes & Cannabinoids
• This module prompts students to click the “Mark as Done” button to move on to the next Module.

 Module 3: Landrace Cultivars

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• Pre-Lesson
• Key Terms: Landrace Cultivars
• The key terms will be instrumental in developing a good understanding of the course’s main topics.  As a result of taking this module, you will begin to develop and relate these key terms to the topics found within this course, which will help establish a relationship between the two items and a deeper understanding of those main topics.
• Interactive Flash Cards: Becoming Familiar with Landraces
• As a result of taking this module, students can practice memorizing the most important key terms associated with this module
• Matching Game: Landrace and Hybrid Match
• As a result of taking this module, students will race against the clock to match terms and definitions. students can choose several games to review all the material
• Module 3: Pre-Lesson Reflection
• As a result of taking this module, students will be asked to answer questions within the provided journal that can be answered with some reflection on a student’s background knowledge on the topic of terms.  The objective of the reflection questions is to create an opportunity for knowledge expansion, hypothesizing, and analysis. Students may complete this activity digitally or in a hardcopy journal for the course.
• Lesson
• Video Lesson: Landrace Cultivars
• As a result of taking this module, students will begin to develop a good understanding of the definitions for cultivars, chemovars, and chemotypes.  The 5 different forms of chemotypes, the most positive characteristics of cannabis chemovars, as well as the historical background of 5 landrace cultivars that tend to influence today’s modern cannabis plant. The cultivars in the review are Acapulco Gold, Thai, Haze, OG Kush, Skunk, Afghan, and ChemDawg.  The objective of this module is to provide students with knowledge regarding the ability of Landrace Genetics to have distinctive terpene profiles that contribute to unique flavors and aromas. By incorporating these terpenes into modern strains, breeders can enhance the aromatic diversity of cannabis products.
• Post-Lesson
• Module 3: Post-Lesson Reflection
• As a result of taking this module, students will be asked to answer questions within the provided journal that reflect on the previous video lesson. Students will be guided to refer to their responses to the pre-lesson reflection topics and evaluate the questions provided.  Students may complete this activity digitally or in a hardcopy journal for the course.  The objective of the reflection questions is to create an opportunity for knowledge expansion, hypothesizing, and analysis. 
• Key Terms Practice Quiz: Landrace and Hybrid Review Copy
• This is a non-graded, practice activity to test students’ knowledge of the terminology that relates to the various topics and the themes found in this module. As a result of taking this module, It is encouraged to set a personal goal to earn at least a score of 70% for preparation of the Knowledge Check
• Knowledge Check: Landrace Cultivars
• These quizzes are designed to elicit memories and check students’ understanding of the videos, summaries, and/or related resources found within the module. As a result of taking this knowledge quiz, students will encounter 8 multiple-choice questions. Students will need to earn 70% or higher (6.0 questions) to pass and move on in the course successfully.
• Conclusion: Landrace Cultivars
• This module prompts students to click the “Mark as Done” button to move on to the next Module.

 Module 4: Terpenes

• Pre-Lesson
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• Key Terms: Terpenes
• The key terms will be instrumental in developing a good understanding of the course’s main topics.  As a result of taking this module, you will begin to develop and relate these key terms to the topics found within this course, which will help establish a relationship between the two items and a deeper understanding of those main topics.
• Interactive Flash Cards: Becoming Familiar with Terpenes
• As a result of taking this module, students can practice memorizing the most important key terms associated with this module
• Matching Game: Terpenes
• As a result of taking this module, students will race against the clock to match terms and definitions. students can choose several games to review all the material
• Module 4: Pre-Lesson Reflection
• As a result of taking this module, students will be asked to answer questions within the provided journal that can be answered with some reflection on a student’s background knowledge on the topic of terms.  The objective of the reflection questions are to create an opportunity for knowledge expansion, hypothesizing, and analysis. Students may complete this activity digitally or in a hardcopy journal for the course.
• Lesson
• Video Lesson: Terpenes
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• Post-Lesson
• Module 4: Post-Lesson Reflection
• As a result of taking this module, students will be asked to answer questions within the provided journal that reflect on the previous video lesson. Students will be guided to refer to their responses to the pre-lesson reflection topics and evaluate the questions provided.  Students may complete this activity digitally or in a hardcopy journal for the course.  The objective of the reflection questions is to create an opportunity for knowledge expansion, hypothesizing, and analysis. 
• Video Bonus: Terpenes Explained
• As a result of taking this module, students will be able to define terpenes as well as be guided through each relevant type of terpene in the cannabis plant.  Each terpene’s characteristics will be reviewed and the medical benefits that terpenes provide will be listed individually.  This module will also review common terpenes found in everyday food items that are exactly the same compound as the cannabis plant terpenes.  The objective of this module is to provide insights into how terpenes contribute to the medicinal properties of cannabis, allowing potential cannabis industry employees to guide patients in selecting strains that may provide relief for specific medical conditions.
• Key Terms Practice Quiz: Terpene Review
• This is a non-graded, practice activity to test students’ knowledge of the terminology that relates to the various topics and the themes found in this module. As a result of taking this module, It is encouraged to set a personal goal to earn at least a score of 70% for preparation of the Knowledge Check
• Knowledge Check: Terpenes
• These quizzes are designed to elicit memories and check students’ understanding of the videos, summaries, and/or related resources found within the module. As a result of taking this knowledge quiz, students will encounter 10 multiple-choice questions. Students will need to earn 70% or higher (7.0 questions) to pass and move on in the course successfully.
• Conclusion: Terpenes
• This module prompts students to click the “Mark as Done” button to move on to the next Module.

 Module 5: Pain and Inflammation

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• Pre-Lesson
• Key Terms: Pain and Inflammation
• The key terms will be instrumental in developing a good understanding of the course’s main topics.  As a result of taking this module, you will begin to develop and relate these key terms to the topics found within this course, which will help establish a relationship between the two items and a deeper understanding of those main topics.
• Interactive Flash Cards: Chronic Conditions
• As a result of taking this module, students can practice memorizing the most important key terms associated with this module
• Matching Game: Conditions and Symptoms
• As a result of taking this module, students will race against the clock to match terms and definitions. students can choose several games to review all the material
• Module 5: Pre-Lesson Reflection
• As a result of taking this module, students will be asked to answer questions within the provided journal that can be answered with some reflection on a student’s background knowledge on the topic of terms.  The objective of the reflection questions are to create an opportunity for knowledge expansion, hypothesizing, and analysis. Students may complete this activity digitally or in a hardcopy journal for the course.
• Lesson
• Video Lesson: Pain and Inflammation
• As a result of taking this module, students will be able to define the difference between Acute Pain and Chronic Pain.  Students will be able to identify the medicinal benefits of cannabis and terpenes to treat Chronic Pain symptoms.  This enables students to educate patients about the entourage effect, emphasizing the importance of terpene-cannabinoid synergy in maximizing pain relief. The objective of this module is to enhance the patient care element by assisting the student in providing informed guidance to patients suffering from chronic pain, ensuring they receive effective treatment options. This topic helps students understand how different cannabis strains and terpenes can be tailored to individual patient needs, offering personalized pain management solutions. 
• Post-Lesson
• Module 5: Post-Lesson Reflection
• As a result of taking this module, students will be asked to answer questions within the provided journal that reflect on the previous video lesson. Students will be guided to refer to their responses to the pre-lesson reflection topics and evaluate the questions provided.  Students may complete this activity digitally or in a hardcopy journal for the course.  The objective of the reflection questions is to create an opportunity for knowledge expansion, hypothesizing, and analysis. 
• Key Terms Practice Quiz: Inflammation and Pain Review
• This is a non-graded, practice activity to test students’ knowledge of the terminology that relates to the various topics and the themes found in this module. As a result of taking this module, It is encouraged to set a personal goal to earn at least a score of 70% for preparation of the Knowledge Check
• Knowledge Check: Pain and Inflammation
• These quizzes are designed to elicit memories and check students’ understanding of the videos, summaries, and/or related resources found within the module. As a result of taking this knowledge quiz, students will encounter 6 multiple-choice questions. Students will need to earn 70% or higher (5.0 questions) to pass and move on in the course successfully.
• Video Bonus: Cannabis and Inflammation
• In this module, a brief message and study overview given by Joseph S. Alpert, MD, Editor-in-Chief, of The American Journal of Medicine.
• The study in question relates to the regular use of cannabis and its relation to an individual’s inflammatory markers.  Study participants were either non-cannabis users, infrequent users, or occasional users.
• Conclusion: Pain and Inflammation
• This module prompts students to click the “Mark as Done” button to move on to the next Module.

 Module 6: Anxiety and Mental Health

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• Pre-Lesson
• Key Terms: Anxiety and Mental Health
• The key terms will be instrumental in developing a good understanding of the course’s main topics.  As a result of taking this module, you will begin to develop and relate these key terms to the topics found within this course, which will help establish a relationship between the two items and a deeper understanding of those main topics.
• Interactive Flash Cards: Mental Health Conditions and Treatments
• As a result of taking this module, students can practice memorizing the most important key terms associated with this module
• Matching Game: Anxiety and Mental Health
• As a result of taking this module, students will race against the clock to match terms and definitions. students can choose several games to review all the material
• Module 6: Pre-Lesson Reflection
• As a result of taking this module, students will be asked to answer questions within the provided journal that can be answered with some reflection on a student’s background knowledge on the topic of terms.  The objective of the reflection questions are to create an opportunity for knowledge expansion, hypothesizing, and analysis. Students may complete this activity digitally or in a hardcopy journal for the course.
• Lesson
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• Video Lesson: Anxiety and Mental Health
• As a result of taking this module, students will be able to identify the 5 major types of anxiety, with an emphasis on PTSD characteristics.  Traditional treatment therapies for PTSD are discussed, as well as the beneficial medical applications the cannabis plant has to offer for this condition.  A mention of specific cultivars that tend to provide these medicinal benefits for PTSD are listed.  The learning objective of this module is to provide students with a holistic approach to PTSD,, which may lead to improved patient outcomes. This encourages empathy and understanding for patients dealing with PTSD, fostering a patient-centered approach to care.
• Post-Lesson
• Module 6: Post-Lesson Reflection
• As a result of taking this module, students will be asked to answer questions within the provided journal that reflect on the previous video lesson. Students will be guided to refer to their responses to the pre-lesson reflection topics and evaluate the questions provided.  Students may complete this activity digitally or in a hardcopy journal for the course.  The objective of the reflection questions is to create an opportunity for knowledge expansion, hypothesizing, and analysis. 
• Key Terms Practice Quiz: Mental Health and Anxiety
• This is a non-graded, practice activity to test students’ knowledge of the terminology that relates to the various topics and the themes found in this module. As a result of taking this module, It is encouraged to set a personal goal to earn at least a score of 70% for preparation of the Knowledge Check
• Knowledge Check: Anxiety and Mental Health
• These quizzes are designed to elicit memories and check students’ understanding of the videos, summaries, and/or related resources found within the module. As a result of taking this knowledge quiz, students will encounter 7 multiple-choice questions. Students will need to earn 70% or higher (5.0 questions) to pass and move on in the course successfully.
• Conclusion: Anxiety and Mental Health
• This module prompts students to click the “Mark as Done” button to move on to the next Module.

 Module 7: Neurodegenerative Disorders

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• Pre-Lesson
• Key Terms: Neurodegenerative Disorders
• The key terms will be instrumental in developing a good understanding of the course’s main topics.  As a result of taking this module, you will begin to develop and relate these key terms to the topics found within this course, which will help establish a relationship between the two items and a deeper understanding of those main topics.
• Interactive Flash Cards: Learning More About Neurodegenerative Disorders
• As a result of taking this module, students can practice memorizing the most important key terms associated with this module
• Matching Game: Neuronal Damage
• As a result of taking this module, students will race against the clock to match terms and definitions. students can choose several games to review all the material
• Module 7: Pre-Lesson Reflection
• As a result of taking this module, students will be asked to answer questions within the provided journal that can be answered with some reflection on a student’s background knowledge on the topic of terms.  The objective of the reflection questions are to create an opportunity for knowledge expansion, hypothesizing, and analysis. Students may complete this activity digitally or in a hardcopy journal for the course.
• Lesson
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• Video Lesson: Neurodegenerative Disorders
• As a result of taking this module, students will be introduced to 3 focused areas of neurodegenerative disorders, Parkinson’s Disease, Multiple Sclerosis and Alzheimer’s Disease.  The overview of common symptoms for each of these disorders, as well as the beneficial medical applications the cannabis plant has to offer for each condition.  The learning objective of this module is to provide students with a holistic approach to these neurodegenerative disorders, which may lead to improved patient outcomes. This encourages empathy and understanding for patients dealing with Parkinsons, Alzheimers and Multiple Sclerosis, fostering a patient-centered approach to care.
• Post-Lesson
• Module 7: Post-Lesson Reflection
• As a result of taking this module, students will be asked to answer questions within the provided journal that reflect on the previous video lesson. Students will be guided to refer to their responses to the pre-lesson reflection topics and evaluate the questions provided.  Students may complete this activity digitally or in a hardcopy journal for the course.  The objective of the reflection questions is to create an opportunity for knowledge expansion, hypothesizing, and analysis. 
• Key Terms Practice Quiz: Neurodegeneration
• This is a non-graded, practice activity to test students’ knowledge of the terminology that relates to the various topics and the themes found in this module. As a result of taking this module, It is encouraged to set a personal goal to earn at least a score of 70% for preparation of the Knowledge Check
• Knowledge Check: Neurodegenerative Disorders
• These quizzes are designed to elicit memories and check students’ understanding of the videos, summaries, and/or related resources found within the module. As a result of taking this knowledge quiz, students will encounter 6 multiple-choice questions. Students will need to earn 70% or higher (5.0 questions) to pass and move on in the course successfully.
• Conclusion: Neurodegenerative Disorders
• This module prompts students to click the “Mark as Done” button to move on to the next Module.

 Module 8: Cancer

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• Pre-Lesson
• Key Terms: Cancer
• The key terms will be instrumental in developing a good understanding of the course’s main topics.  As a result of taking this module, you will begin to develop and relate these key terms to the topics found within this course, which will help establish a relationship between the two items and a deeper understanding of those main topics.
• Interactive Flash Cards: Types of Cancer and Treatments
• As a result of taking this module, students can practice memorizing the most important key terms associated with this module
• Matching Game: Forms of Cancer and Cannabis Relief
• As a result of taking this module, students will race against the clock to match terms and definitions. students can choose several games to review all the material
• Module 8: Pre-Lesson Reflection
• As a result of taking this module, students will be asked to answer questions within the provided journal that can be answered with some reflection on a student’s background knowledge on the topic of terms.  The objective of the reflection questions are to create an opportunity for knowledge expansion, hypothesizing, and analysis. Students may complete this activity digitally or in a hardcopy journal for the course.
• Video Lesson: Cancer
• As a result of taking this module, students will gain knowledgeable information on the disease of Cancer.  The overview of common symptoms for each of these disorders, as well as the beneficial medical applications the cannabis plant has to offer for this condition.  The learning objective of this module is to provide students with a holistic approach to cancer, which may lead to improved patient outcomes. This encourages empathy and understanding for patients dealing with Cancer, fostering a patient-centered approach to care.
• Post-Lesson
• Module 7: Post-Lesson Reflection
• Post-Lesson
• Module 8: Post-Lesson Reflection
• As a result of taking this module, students will be asked to answer questions within the provided journal that reflect on the previous video lesson. Students will be guided to refer to their responses to the pre-lesson reflection topics and evaluate the questions provided.  Students may complete this activity digitally or in a hardcopy journal for the course.  The objective of the reflection questions is to create an opportunity for knowledge expansion, hypothesizing, and analysis. 
• Key Terms Practice Quiz: Cancer-Related Illnesses and Treatments
• This is a non-graded, practice activity to test students’ knowledge of the terminology that relates to the various topics and the themes found in this module. As a result of taking this module, It is encouraged to set a personal goal to earn at least a score of 70% for preparation of the Knowledge Check
• Knowledge Check: Cancer
• These quizzes are designed to elicit memories and check students’ understanding of the videos, summaries, and/or related resources found within the module. As a result of taking this knowledge quiz, students will encounter 5 multiple-choice questions. Students will need to earn 70% or higher (4.0 questions) to pass and move on in the course successfully.
• Conclusion: Cancer
• This module prompts students to click the “Mark as Done” button to move on to the next Module.

 CONCLUSION

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• Survey: End of Course
• The survey is not graded.  Taking this survey will help us better understand the student’s experience taking this course. Cannabis Hub members will review students’ feedback and use it to update the course in the next iterative cycle.
• Mark as Done: Course Completion
• This module prompts students to click the “Mark as Done” button to complete the course.  As a result of the student marking the course as complete, the system is prompted to generate a  Certificate of Completion, which can be downloaded and printed