Michael Becker: The Permaculture Classroom, Saturday at PSU

The Permaculture Classroom: Food & Conservation Science through Inquiry and Whole-Systems Design February 20, 2010

Michael Becker, Oregon's 2007 Middle School Teacher of the Year, shares his story of teaching key concepts of sustainability while addressing state benchmarks and improving academic performance through field-based, experiential curriculum. Under his direction, Hood River Middle School's Outdoor Classroom Project has transformed the schoolyard and become a national model for linking curriculum with real-world application.

Length - Doors open at 6:30 for snacks and tea, presentation and discussion from 7-9pm Cost - $10 at the door Location - Portland State University's Browsing Lounge, Smith Memorial Student Union, 1825 SW Broadway

This is a benefit event for the PSU Permaculture Guild.