Three-session book study on Carbon: The Book of LIfe by Paul Hawken.

In this three-session book study, attendees will read and discuss Paul Hawken’s illuminating and hopeful new book, Carbon: The Book of LIfe.

Tracing its role through the natural world, from plants and fungi to food and farms, Hawken offers a sweeping yet intimate narrative that reveals carbon’s profound connection to the fabric of existence – and to our collective future.

Conversations will be held every two weeks via Zoom. Participants will need to source their own copy of the book.

“As a former elementary teacher, it reminded me of the connections we seek to make through the cosmic curriculum – with a nod towards community and civic responsibility. In an age when literacy and math instruction are so dominant, my hope would be that participating in the book study would orient and excite practitioners to lean into the richness of the sciences.”

-Seth Webb, Book Study Facilitator

Participants in this book study will:

• Reflect on the intricacies of life on Earth
• Engage in collaborative discussions on how to bring a sense of mystery, interconnectedness, and stewardship into our classroom-based practices. 

Format:

• approximately 65 pages of reading for each session
• three 60-minute sessions
• Wednesdays, 2-3pm ET

Photos and Video: NCMPS may take photos or record video during this event. By participating in this event, you consent to your likeness being used for promotional purposes without compensation, and you release NCMPS from any liability related to this use. If you do not want your likeness used in this way, you may inform the event staff, and NCMPS will make its best effort to prevent such use.

About the Instructor

Seth D. Webb has worked in public charter Montessori schools in Arizona, Colorado, and New Zealand as an elementary teacher, instructional leader, dean of students, and principal. Throughout his career, Seth has been active in the Montessori movement as a conference presenter, and lecturer and field consultant for Montessori training centers. He is Montessori credentialed (AMS 6-12, AMI 12-18), is a state-licensed teacher and principal, and holds a MAEd from the Center for Contemporary Montessori Programs at St. Catherine University. Seth is a Montessori parent and passionate Montessori advocate.