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NATURE STUDY vBY GRADES 



Which trees blossom early ? Which blossom late ? Which 

 come first, the blossoms or the leaves ? 



From the leaves, flowers, fruits, etc., studied in the spring, 

 lead the pupils to make original designs for borders, panels, 



ORIGINAL ART DESIGNS 

 Taken from nature study lessons by pupils of the Utah Normal Training School. 



pillow covers, and other kinds of art work. This will develop 

 in a most effectual way the true conception of art, and at the 

 same time add interest to nature work. 



LESSON XXXVIII 

 COMMON ROCKS 



Have the children bring to school as many samples of com- 

 mon rocks and pebbles as necessary, and study them. Teach 

 the pupils to recognize sandstone, limestone, granite, marble, 

 quartz, onyx, and other building and ornamental stones. 



