2. I can offer a short definition of permaculture.

3. I know the strengths and limitations of the permaculture skill set.

4. I recognize how permaculture can work in various climates and on a range of scales.

5. I can name the three ethics of permaculture.

6. I can describe the importance of the third ethic.

7. I can describe what aspects of a site lend it to be called a "permaculture site."

8. I understand the basic building blocks of an ecosystem.

9. I understand the concept of succession and how it influences design thinking .

10. I know what it means to say "don't plant plants, plant ecosystems."

11. I understand the implications of climate change to the way we live.

12. I can define and provide examples of appropriate technology.

13. I can explain passive solar design and provide some examples of it.

14. I can describe the effects of wind, sun, water, noise, pollution, and wildlife on my design site.

15. I can describe the movements of people, materials, and the frequency of attention needed on different parts of my design site.

16. I can describe the slope, aspect, and elevation characteristics of my design site.

17. I am comfortable identifying and caring for perennial plants and trees.

18. I can describe the difference between companion planting vs polyculture vs guild.

19. I understand the concept of stacking plants in space and time.