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Problems — 



What kind of seeds can we find in the fruits and vegetables that we 

 eat? 



How are some seeds made so that they can fly? 

 4. Animal preparation for winter. 



A. The squirrel gathering his winter store. 



B. Caterpillars spinning cocoons; rear caterpillars in school 

 room. 



C. The fish in winter quarters — aquarium studies. 

 Problems — 



How does the squirrel get ready for winter? 



We will watch these caterpillars and see what they do. 



What care will the fish in our aquarium need this winter? 



III. Seasonal Changes. 



1. The approach of autumn — first week of term. Chart — "autumn 



work and play." 



2. The approach of winter — last week of term. Booklet— "getting 



ready for winter." 



3. Trip to Sibley Park ; animals of the Park. 



4. Weather records kept for one month (October). Pictorial records 



on large cards showing sunny days, cloudy days, rainy days, 



windy days. 

 Problems — 



What signs do you see that autumn is coming? 

 What signs do you see that winter is coming? 



Topics arranged in seasonal order 



September October November 



Approach of autumn Rear caterpillars Weather records 



Wild flowers Plant daffodil Vegetables 



Plant lily bulb Seeds that fly. Squirrel. 



Cultivated flowers. Trees. Fish. 



Trip to Sibley Park. Treasure boxes. Approach of winter. 



Winter 

 I. Holiday Studies. 



1. Christmas dinner. 



A. Local products. 



B. Special study of turkey and pumpkin. 



2. Christmas trees — the pine. 



3. Flowers for the Christmas table; Chinese lily from bulb planted in 



the fall. 

 Problems — 



What can we get for our Christmas dinner from Mankato arms? 



How do people raise turkeys? 



How can we make a Jack-o-lantern? 



How can we tell a pine from other Christmas trees? 



What has happened to this bulb since we planted it last fall? 



