trafton] OUTLINE OF NATURE-STUDY 129 



Problems — 



How can we tell the evergreens of Mankato apart? 



Why are holly and mistletoe used for decorations? 

 4. Flowers for the Christmas table. Dutch Hyacinth planted in fall. 

 Problems — 



What has happened to this bulb since we planted it*? 



Why has it been worth while to raise this flower? 



I I . Home Studies. 



1. Child's home. 



A. Warming the home — the thermometer. 



B. Lighting the home (compare with primitive methods.) 

 Problems — 



In how many different ways are our homes warmed? 



How can we tell from the thermometer when the room is warm 



enough? 

 How do our ways of lighting our homes differ from the ways that 



were used many, many years ago? 



2. Homes of animals. 



A. Deserted homes — birds' nests. 



B. Insect homes — galls, cocoons, nests of paper and mud wasps. 



C. Pets — the horse. 

 Problems — 



Of what materials do birds make their nests? 



Of what kind of materials are insect homes made? 



How are insect homes made? 



Of what use is the horse? 



How many different kinds of horses are there? 



What care should the horse have in winter? 



III. Health Studies. 



1. Foods that help keep one well and strong. Emphasize the sources; 



the industrial relations. 



2. Fresh air; need of, how get in sleeping room. 



3. Bathing; cold and warm water baths. 



4. Clothing — study of fur and linen. 



Classify clothing materials into plant and animal products. 

 Problems — 



What are some of the foods that are good for us to eat? 



How does an orange get to us? 



Why do we need fresh air? 



How can we get fresh air in our sleeping rooms? 



Which is better the warm water or cold water bath? 



How did your father get his fur coat? 



Where did your handkerchief come from? 



IV. Weather Studies. 



1. Weather records for one month (February). Written individual 



records. 



2. Condensation, evaporation, freezing. 



