Title: Module 1: Course Introduction
Course: Nature & Human Wellness eeCourse

DESCRIPTION: In this introductory module, you will be introduced to the Nebraska Alliance for Conservaiton & Environmental Educaiton and the support they offer environmental educators working to build a community of practice in Nebraska. You’ll also be introduced to the concept of nature connection, and asked to explore your own thinking regarding the interconnection between humans and the natural world.

OBJECTIVES: After completing this module, you should be able to:

- Demonstrate an understanding of environmental education and its benefits.
- Recognize the meaning of Interconnection of humans with nature.
- Demonstrate a basic knowledge of how to use the resources and connections that are available to you through (State Affiliate)

BENCHMARK ASSESSMENT: You will be able to articulate the positive impact of sound environmental education on mental, emotional and physical wellness.

MODULE ONE ASSIGNMENTS: The following assignments will be required to complete for each lesson found in this module. To complete these assignments, you will be intstructed to make a copy and save your own version of the Course Journal template found in lesson one. All assignments are also found within the course journal - making it easy to follow along. Before you begin the module, you may find it helpful to see the reflection questions below ahead of time.

Lesson One: In your course journal, please reflect on the following questions:

- Share 3-5 NACEE resources you find the most relevant and helpful for your work.
- How do you think incorporating environmental education into your initiatives might have a positive impact on the work that you do? Do you imagine how these impacts could improve mental and physical wellness?

Lesson Two: In your course journal, please reflect on the following questions:

- What are you hoping to get out of this course?
- What are five questions you have about Nature & Human Wellness?
- Of these five questions, which one connects or relates the most with your current work/community/ee practices?

Lesson Three: In your course journal, please reflect on the following questions:

- Share how your nature connectedness measurement is meaningful to you.
- How has nature impacted you personally?
- How have you seen nature’s impact in your profession?