1. I can offer a short definition of permaculture.

2. I can name the three ethics of permaculture.

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

4. I feel comfortable describing the interrelated importance of various support plants: pollinators, insectaries, trap crops, nitrogen-fixers, mineral accumulators

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

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

7. I feel comfortable identifying and describing different soil types and several techniques for how to build soil life.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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