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THE NA TU RE-STUD Y RE VIE IV 



[5:2 FEB., 190^^ 



trying experiments to see whether they prefer grass, clover 

 leaves, apple, sugar or grain. As good living conditions as pos- 

 sible are given the insects,- — grassy clumps of earth, stones and 

 pieces of wood being placed in the jars. 



The specimens are brought to the Museum, and the first part 

 of the hour is occupied with hearing the pupils' observations. 

 After the lesson the insects are kept for a day or two, and then 

 released. Often the children are so interested that they secure 

 other specimens and watch them at home. In thi'^, as in all 

 animal study, habits and life are the points emphasized. 



Rear Main Hall of Fairbanks Museum 



Since Vermont is a state with much mineral wealth, some of 

 the winter is naturally devoted to the study of granite, pyrite, 

 talc, the ores of several metals which are found in the state, 

 gypsum, marble and other calci+es. The students secure many 

 specim.ens, and small collections are owned by the schools of the 

 town, but in addition to these, the Museum collection is freely 

 used, — the classes often going to the open cases. Experiments 

 follow these lessons, mortar, plaster and casts being made after 

 the mineral study is concluded. 



