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comparison between geography and nature study in the elementary schools a 

 plea is made for the more uniform and rational treatmenl of both subjects. 



Nature study is defined and differentiated from science. Geography in the 

 earlier years of school life is said to deal from the same standpoint with prac- 

 tically the same materials as nature study, and the tWO Should QOl be widely 

 differentiated during the firsl I years of school work. After thai geography 

 Should begin to deal with facts beyond the experience of the pupil, while nature 

 study should still he largely confined to the heme district. 



The intimate relation existing between geography and history is also pointed 

 out. and an outline is given of a course of study in nature study, geography, 



and history for the elementary scl 1. This course is developed by grades 



under the term nature study (modified by the adjectives institutional, indus- 

 trial, biological, physical, agricultural, geographical, and historical) until the 

 end of the fourth grade, after which nature study is outlined as one subject of 

 study and geography and history as another. 



Studies of corn and its uses, F. II. Rankin (Agr. <'>>!. Ext. I niv. III. [Circ], 

 1905, Mail. />/>. '/O, figs. 8). — This circular presents an elementary, systematic 

 study of corn designed to aid boys and girls in acquiring a knowledge of facts 

 and principles in agriculture to prepare them for the successful practice of some 

 branch of farming. 



Notes and outlines are given with a view of Studying the corn plant as a whole, 

 the ear in connection with the use of a score card, and different features of 

 Corn culture and characteristics of the crop by experimentation. Notes on the 

 composition of the different parts of the corn kernel are reproduced from Illinois 

 Station Bulletins 13, •",.-,. and 87 (E. S. K.. 8, p. •">»>!>; 11. p. 633; 15, p. 352), pre- 

 viously noted. A brief discussion of the commercial products of corn is also 

 given. 



Experiments with milk and butter, J. VV. Decree (Agr. ('"I. Ext. Bui. [Ohio 

 fltate (nil-.}. 1 (1906), No. ',. />i>. 4-10, figs. tO). — Nine simple dairy experiments 

 suitable for elementary schools are described and fully illustrated. 



An elementary study of soil, A. 1'.. Graham (Agr. ('<>!. Ext. /»'///. [Ohio State 

 Vniv.], J (1906), No. ). m>. ll-l'i. fins. 5).— Ten simple exercises with soils are 

 described. 



Window gardening in the schoolroom, II. B. Dobneb il'iinJuc Univ. I /'<///>- 

 phlet], r.>n.~), /,/,. J.?, figs. tO). — This is a pamphlet prepared by a practical florist, 

 and gives directions for the propagation and care of plants in the schoolroom. 

 The purpose of the pamphlet is to give teachers an insight into the habits and 

 requirements of plants which may be used both as objects for nature study and 

 for the beautlfication of schoolrooms. 



MISCELLANEOUS. 



Annual Reports of the Department of Agriculture, 1905 (U. 8. Dept. Agr. 

 L'/il*. 1905, ni>. CXXXlV+569). — This is made up of the reports of the Secre- 

 tary and heads of Bureaus. The various reports are also issued as separates. 



Eighteenth Annual Report of Alabama College Station, 1905 (Alabama 

 College 8ta. Rpt. l'<"'>. i>i>. 28). — This includes the organization list of the sta- 

 tion, a financial statement for the fiscal year ended .June 30, 1905, and brief 

 reports of the director and heads ot departments. The report of the horti- 

 culturist contains a list of certificates granted nurserymen. 



Annual Report of Connecticut State Station, 1905 (Conm Cticut 8taU St a. 

 /»>/. 1905, i>t. I. jiit. t-8). — These pages contain an announcement concerning 

 the work of the station, a report of the board of control, and a financial state- 

 ment for the year ended September •*'><>. 1905. 



