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by covering the eye with glue and forcing it in one-third the length of the 

 needle. 



Make the dart board of soft wood, or cover it with several layers of card- 

 board so the dart will stick after it is thrown. Vary the object of the game 

 as often as possible. The one pictured in the diagram suggests a corn field 

 with all the plants that grow around it. The players try to hit the squares 

 and name the plants if possible. 



NATURE ARCHES 



Construct the game by cutting five twigs % inch in diameter and fifteen 

 inches long. Make a series of semi-circles by sticking both ends of the twigs 

 in the ground so as to make an 8" radius and leave not more than two 

 inches between each semi-circle. The object of the game is to throw or roll 

 pine cones, apples or rocks through the holes from a distance of ten feet 

 or more. 



On the top of the holes place labels representing the different nature fields 

 you are studying and then make up your own rules. You may charge for- 

 feits by asking questions if they miss the holes, or place objects back of the 

 holes and give points if they hit one and can name it. 



This game may also be used indoors by adapting it to a board game. 

 Cut five semi-circles with an eight inch radius out of a board twelve inches 

 high and cut it so there is a one inch space between each hole. There should 

 be about one and a half inch line along the top of the board on which to 

 pin labels. Prop the board up at one end of the room and apply the same 

 rules. 



NATURE SKIDDLES 



The game of skiddles dates back to Scotland and many games have 

 been adapted from it, such as nine pins and bowling. It was a game in 



