SCHIVELY] NA TURE-STUD Y COURSE IN NORMAL SCHOOL 



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Animal Life 



Camel, horse and miile. Comparisons made from observation 

 of last mentioned animals. Animals related to the horse : donkey 

 and zebra. Use expression "horse family." 



The horse: disposition, habits, uses, kinds. 



Fig. 5. Peering Into a Robin's Nest. 



March, April, May, Jine 

 Plant Life 



Corn is to be given to each child for home germination in saw- 

 dust, netting over water, or between blotting paper and the side of 

 a glass. This work should be given in April. Germinating corn 

 is to be kept also in the classroom. 



Recognition of wild flowers ; garden flowers. Lessons on special 

 flowers as desired. 



Parts of the flower: calyx (note sepals); corolla (petals); 

 stamens (mention pollen) ; seed-box. 



