266 CROP PRODUCTION 



Recognition Tests 



Among the projects outlined in the foregoing pages there 

 are many small and temporary exhibits of flowers, fruits and 

 other things, each properly labeled. In order to be sure that 

 such displays have been of greatest benefit it is very desirable 

 to have recognition tests for each pupil. 



This exhibit may be placed to advantage in a hallway or 

 small room adjoining the main room. In case such a place 

 is not available have it on a table in a corner of the room. 

 Notify the pupils that after a few days there will be a test 

 to see that each knows the name of every object shown. 

 Then on the day selected remove the labels and give the 

 test to one of the more responsible pupils. Then let that 

 pupil give the test to each other pupil, having them go one 

 at a time and name each object. Mark them on this test, 

 just as you would on a book recitation. 



Seed-testing Apparatus 



The testing of seeds by individual pupils is one of the 

 simplest and most useful applications of the project method. 

 Such tests can be made in any school at any time with appa- 

 ratus that any one can get. 



In order to germinate a seed needs moisture, air and 

 warmth. Any device that provides these will serve for seed 

 testing. Two pieces, of blotting paper kept moist wuth the 

 seeds between them answers very well. Some more elaborate 

 but very satisfactory devices are shown in the pictures on 

 previous pages. 



Plants in the Schoolroom 



It is a very simple matter to have pupils grow plants 



in the schoolroom with individual care and responsibility, 



provided one has a few inexpensive zinc trays and a supply 



of the cheap paper flower-pots to be purchased of any seeds- 



