trafton] OUTLINE OF NATURE-STUDY 163 



Problems — 



In what ways are birds useful to the forest? 



In what other ways are birds useful? 



How may we identify the different species of the following bird 



families: warblers, vireos, woodpeckers, thrushes? 

 What interesting habits of these birds may we study this spring? 

 Which have done more harm to the birds man or the birds' natural 



enemies? 

 What is the national government doing to protect birds? 

 How can we help in this work of protecting the birds? 

 How do water birds differ from land birds in the structure and use of 

 their feet, bill, wings, and tail? 



Seasonal Order of Topics 



March April May 



Forestry. Forestry. Birds. 



Birds. 



SERIES OF TYPE LESSONS 

 THE NASTURTIUM 



First Grade — Fall 

 Child's Problem — 



How can we tell the nasturtium from other flowers the next time we see it? 

 Outline of Development — 



1 . Color of flowers. 



2. Shape of flowers. 



3. Size of flowers. 



4. Place where flower grows. 

 Application — 



Ask each child to bring a nasturtium to school to help make a bouquet for 

 the schoolroom. 

 Materials — 



A nasturtium flower for each child. 

 Correlated Work — 

 Have children draw colored pictures of the flower in mass, using colored 

 crayons. 



THE DOG 



Second Grade — Winter 

 Child's Problem — 



How can I take the best care of my dog? 

 Outline of Development — 



1. Food. 



2. Drink. 



3. Shelter. 



4. Kindness. 



