XXV. MAPLE SEED 



Material. — Maple seeds, brought by the pupils if possible. Look for 

 them on the ground around sugar maples or Norway maples. 



Observation. — What is the size of this seed ? \Yhat 

 is its shape ? What is its color ? What markings do 

 you see on it ? Where is the part that sprouts ? 

 What is the size of that part ? What is its shape ? 



Pick the shell from a seed. How many coverings 

 are around the plant that is within ? How thick is 

 the inner covering ? What is its color ? How does 

 it feel to the touch ? 



Unfold the seed plant. What is its color ? How 

 long a stem has it ? How many leaves has it ? How 

 large is a leaf ? How thick is it ? How are the 

 leaves packed away in a seed ? Do you find a small 

 bud between the leaves ? 



Drawing. — Draw a picture of a whole maple seed, 

 and another picture of the seed plant as it looks when 

 it is unfolded. 



Composition. — Write a description of a maple 

 seed, following these topics : — 



The whole seed. 

 The seed coverings. 

 The seed plant. 



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