schively] nature-study COURSE IN NORMAL SCHOOL 339 



SECOND YEAR 



September, October, November 



Plant Life 



Talks upon some of the plants whose seeds are grown by children 

 when in the first year: nasturtium, com, pumpkin. 



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Cloud Study 



These talks should be illustrated by all parts of the plant possi- 

 ble. Children should be encouraged to speak of their special 

 plants and to bring any products which they may have. 



Recognition of wild flowers. Talks upon any of the flowers: 

 aster, thistle, and wild carrot particularly good. 



Recognition of common garden flowers. 



Lessons to emphasize the relationship between fruit and flower; 

 apple, morning glory, and Jamestown weed are all good. 



Seed distribution, well illustrated. 



The parts of the plant and the uses of these ; emphasis should be 

 laid upon the variety in forms of roots, also leaves. 



