Lessons in Nature Study. 



SUGGESTIONS TO TEACHER FOR FURTHER LESSONS. 



1. Let pupils draw the clam-shell open and closed, exte- 

 rior and interior. 



2. Compare clam-shell with that of a fresh water mussel. 



3. Compare clam, mussel, etc., with oyster-shell. 



4. Get the living clam when possible and examine him. 



5. Let pupils write descriptions with the shell before 

 them. 



6. Also write a description from memory. 



7. A comparison of the above shells will be a good lan- 

 guage lesson. 



8. Also the differences neatly stated. 



9. Let them write what they find as to the habits of life 

 of each of these animals. 



10. Let each child take a good shell and neatly print the 

 name of each part upon it. 



11. Let them write the story of a clam ; its autobiogra- 

 phy. 



12. Encourage the collection of shells for the school mu- 

 seum. The pupils will hunt for land- and water-shells, and 

 solicit contributions from people who have them and care 

 little for them. 



TABULAR COMPARISON. 



BONES. I. 



Note to Teachers. Bones will be found, and usually one 

 will find its way to the teacher's desk. Whether it does or 

 not, it is well to supply various kinds of bones. Fresh 



