INTRO TO CULTIVATION

5 Modules: Approximate lesson time 1.25 hours

Overview

As a result of taking this module students will be able to review the course objectives, course navigation, how to view studentsr module quiz scores, and how to successfully complete the course

 

Lesson: Course Introduction

As a result of taking this module students will guided through the steps of germination, detailing every stage including curing and harvest, with a few tricks and tips that will have students on their way to growing a healthy and vigorous cannabis plant.  Upon completing this asynchronous introductory cultivation module, students will gain comprehensive knowledge and hands-on guidance through the stages of cannabis germination, cultivation, and harvest. They will learn essential techniques and receive valuable tips to successfully nurture healthy and robust cannabis plants.

 

Lesson: Instructor Introduction

 As a result of taking this module, students will be introduced to the Instructor who will list their specific qualifications for teaching this course.

 

PRELESSON:

Key Terms: Grow Basics

The key terms will be instrumental in developing a good understanding of the course’s main topics.  As a result of taking this module, students will begin to develop and relate these key terms to the topics found within the course, which will help establish a relationship between the two items and a deeper understanding of those main topics.

Interactive Flash Cards:

As a result of taking this module, students can practice memorizing the most important key terms associated with this module. 

Matching Game:

As a result of taking this module students will race against the clock to match terms and definitions. Participants can choose several games to review all the material.

 

Lesson: Module 1: Grow Room Basics

As a result of taking this module, students will learn the 5 main areas of a cannabis grow room, how to choose the ideal location, basic electrical installations, choosing reflective surfaces, safety, the importance of water and source and preparation, flooring options, the benefits of a grow tent or greenhouse, the importance of cleanliness, environmental controls, artificial lighting, timers, and controls, cannabis nutrients, and basic cultivation systems, 

 

Post-Lesson

Bonus Material: A Closer Look at Outdoor, Indoor, and Greenhouse Environments

As a result of taking this module students will review choices regarding the best grow environment for studentsr situation, by taking a look at the Pros and Cons of each type of environment.

 

Bonus Video: As a result of watching this video, students will view an outdoor cannabis grow.  While watching, consider factors such as plant heights, space requirements, the elements, soil conditions, and proper watering.

 

Indoor Grow Gallery: As a result of viewing this photo gallery, students will see photos of greenhouse cultivation.  While examining the photos consider factors like costs, space, ventilation, soil, water, ventilation, and security issues.

 

Key Terms Practice Quiz: Grow Basics: As a result of taking this module, students will begin to develop and relate these key terms to the topics found within the course, which will help establish a relationship between the two items and a deeper understanding of those main topics.

 

Knowledge Check: Grow Room Basics: These quizzes are designed to elicit memories and check studentsr understanding of the videos, summaries, and/or related resources found within the module. This multiple-choice quiz contains 11 questions and is untimed.  students will need to earn 70% or higher (8.0 questions) to successfully pass and move on in the course. 

 

Conclusion: Grow Room Basics: This module prompts students to click the “Mark as Done” button to move on to the next Module.

 

Module 2: Growing Mediums

 

Pre-Lesson

 

Key Terms: Growing Mediums

The key terms will be instrumental in developing a good understanding of the course’s main topics.  As a result of taking this module, students will begin to develop and relate these key terms to the topics found within the course, which will help establish a relationship between the two items and a deeper understanding of those main topics

 

Interactive Flash Cards: Growing Mediums

As a result of taking this module, students can practice memorizing the most important key terms associated with this module.

 

Matching Game: Growing Mediums

As a result of taking this module, student’s will race against the clock to match terms and definitions. Participants can choose several games to review all the material

 

Lesson: Growing Mediums

This lesson will introduce students to various growing mediums as well as some of the ways that they will be beneficial to the cannabis plant. The mediums that are reviewed are Potting Soil, Mushroom Compost, Soil/Media Conditions, Rockwool, and Soilless mixes and media.  In choosing the best medium for growing cannabis, it is important to understand these types of media.

 

Post-Lesson

 

Video Bonus: Soilless Potting Mixes 101

the types of soilless mixes introduced in the video

• the benefits of each type of media
• system recommendations 
• water-holding capacities
• drainage needs
• how to test nutrient strength
• ways to measure moisture content

Key Terms Practice Quiz: Growing Mediums

This is a non-graded, practice activity to test studentsr knowledge of the terminology that relates to the various topics and the themes found in this module. It is encouraged to set a goal to earn at least a score of 70% – choose the definition correctly in X out of the Y terms – and strive for a perfect Y out of Y if possible.

 

Knowledge Check: Growing Mediums

This multiple-choice quiz contains 8 questions and is untimed. students will need to earn a 70% or higher to successfully pass and move on in the course. 

 

Conclusion: Growing Mediums

This module prompts students to click the “Mark as Done” button to move on to the next Module.

 

Module 3: Fertigation

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

 

Pre-Lesson

 

Key Terms: Fertigation

The key terms will be instrumental in developing a good understanding of the course’s main topics.  As a result of taking this module, students will begin to develop and relate these key terms to the topics found within the course, which will help establish a relationship between the two items and a deeper understanding of those main topics

 

Interactive Flash Cards: Fertigation

As a result of taking this module, students can practice memorizing the most important key terms associated with this module.

 

Matching Game: Fertigation

As a result of taking this module students will race against the clock to match terms and definitions. Participants can choose several games to review all the material

 

Lesson: Fertigation

As a result of taking this module the term Fertigation is defined.  Water quality variables, Measuring pH levels, obtaining a pH balance, Buffers (neutralization of pH levels), TDS levels, Reverse Osmosis (RO), water guidelines, pH requirements are all topics reviewed in this module. These skills are required to enhance the health of the cannabis plant.

 

Post-Lesson

 

Bonus Material: Identifying Cannabis Nutrient Deficiencies

As a result of taking this module, a review of Nutrient deficiencies that occur when the cannabis plant can not access an essential nutrient or mineral via its root system will be provided and Bonus Deficiency Note Cards to review some additional terminology related to deficiencies,  These skills will assist a grower to identify any deficiencies.

 

Key Terms Practice Quiz: Fertigation

This is a non-graded, practice activity to test studentsr 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: Fertigation

These quizzes are designed to elicit memories and check studentsr understanding from 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 a 70% or higher to successfully pass and move on in the course. 

 

Conclusion: Fertigation

This module prompts students to click the “Mark as Done” button to move on to the next Module.

 

Module 4: Cannabis Growth Stages: Germination to Flower

Prerequisites: Module 3: Fertigation

Pre-Lesson

 

Key Terms: Germination

The key terms will be instrumental in developing a good understanding of the course’s main topics.  As a result of taking this module, students will begin to develop and relate these key terms to the topics found within the course, which will help establish a relationship between the two items and a deeper understanding of those main topics

 

Interactive Flash Cards: Growth Stages

As a result of taking this module, students can practice memorizing the most important key terms associated with this module. 

 

Matching Game: Growth Stages

As a result of taking this module students will race against the clock to match terms and definitions. Participants can choose several games to review all the material

 

Lesson: Cannabis Growth Stages

As a result of viewing this module, students will develop an understanding of the different stages of growth the cannabis plant will encounter from germination to the vegetative state.  A review of the flowering stage, harvest stage, and curing phase will be reviewed.  Plant sexing, Mother plants, and cloning cannabis will be detailed in this module.  In summary, recognizing and understanding the various cannabis growth stages is fundamental for successful cultivation. It allows growers to optimize care, maximize yield, and ensure the overall health and quality of the plants

 

Post-Lesson

Bonus Material: Gallery Highlights and Matching Game

As a result of this module, we intend to help this wealth of knowledge take root in the community.  Reviewing some lesson content is made easier with a photo gallery with arrows

 

Key Terms Practice Quiz: Growth Stages

The key terms will be instrumental in developing a good understanding of the course’s main topics.  As a result of taking this module, students will begin to develop and relate these key terms to the topics found within the course, which will help establish a relationship between the two items and a deeper understanding of those main topics

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Knowledge Check: Grow Stages in Cannabis

These quizzes are designed to elicit memories and check studentsr understanding from the videos, summaries, and/or related resources found within the module. As a result of taking this knowledge quiz, students will encounter 15 multiple choice questions. students will need to earn a 70% or higher to successfully pass and move on in the course. 

 

Conclusion: Cannabis Growth Stages: Germination to Flower

This module prompts students to click the “Mark as Done” button to move on to the next Module.

 

Module 5: Harvest and Curing

Prerequisites: Module 4: Cannabis Growth Stages: Germination to Flower

 

Pre-Lesson

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Key Terms: Harvest and Curing

The key terms will be instrumental in developing a good understanding of the course’s main topics.  As a result of taking this module, students will begin to develop and relate these key terms to the topics found within the course, which will help establish a relationship between the two items and a deeper understanding of those main topics

 

Interactive Flash Cards: Harvesting and Curing

As a result of taking this module, students can practice memorizing the most important key terms associated with this module. 

 

Matching Game: Harvesting and Curing

As a result of taking this module students will race against the clock to match terms and definitions. Participants can choose several games to review all the material

 

Lesson: Harvesting and Curing

As a result of taking this module, the student will learn the importance of timing their harvest of cannabis, the best methods to dry the harvested cannabis, as well as the curing process.  Proper curing of cannabis is essential for preserving and enhancing its quality, potency, and flavor while ensuring a safe and enjoyable user experience. It also plays a crucial role in maintaining consistency and extending the shelf life of the product.

 

Post-Lesson

Bonus Material: Harvesting, Trimming, and Curing

By taking this module, the harvesting and curing lesson will be further explained with how-to instructions.

• Identifying when it’s harvest time
• what will happen if students don’t harvest during the optimal time frame
• Examining the trichomes and the buds (and learning what they are saying)
• The proper tools for the job
• how to properly trim without damaging the buds
• how to use a grow tent and hangers to dry studentsr buds
• monitoring the temperature and humidity in studentsr drying environment
• where to cut
• what to do after the trim
• how to use a humidity pack and “burp” studentsr mason jars 

 

Key Terms Practice Quiz: Harvesting and Curing

The key terms will be instrumental in developing a good understanding of the course’s main topics.  As a result of taking this module, students will begin to develop and relate these key terms to the topics found within the course, which will help establish a relationship between the two items and a deeper understanding of those main topics

 

Knowledge Check: Harvest and Curing

These quizzes are designed to elicit memories and check students understanding from 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 to successfully pass and move on in the course. 

 

Conclusion: Harvesting and Curing

This module prompts students to click the “Mark as Done” button to move on to the next Module.

 

Survey: End of Course

This is an ungraded survey.  As a result of taking this survey the student will help us better understand their personal experience taking this course. The student’s feedback will be reviewed by Cannabis Hub members and be used during the next iterative process in updating the course.

 

 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.