348 NATURE-STUDY REVIEW [10:9— Dec, 1914 



Coal : kinds ; formation. 



Distinction between minerals and metals. 



Ores: iron, copper, lead, silver, gold. Examination of these; 

 comparison; manner of mining ; any important facts. 



N. B. — ^Avoid spending too much time on coal mining and 

 preparation of iron for commerical purposes. 



Other minerals: graphite (lead pencil); rock salt. 



In studying minerals there should be conversations emphasizing 

 characteristics, but recognition is the most important point to be 

 gained. 



March, April, May, June 

 Plant Life 



Recognition of wild flowers. Recognition of garden flowers. 

 Lessons on special flowers as desired; dandelion, violet and pansy 

 make excellent series. 



Parts of the flower thoroughly taught: calyx, sepals; corolla, 

 petals; stamens (upper part — pollen-box); pistil (lower part — 

 seed-box) . 



Review of leaves taught in lower grades (September work). 

 Add tulip and beech. Study carefully buds of tulip tree. 



Study of germinating pumpkin seed ; home work and classroom 

 work. Seeds are to be planted in sawdust or cotton over a tiimbler 

 of water. This work should be given in April. 



Home gardens : use of one cent packages ; planting out of doors 

 in the garden. 



Minerals 

 The work of previous period will probably be continued into 

 March. 



Animal Life 



One or two talks about birds may be given. Books and pictures 

 may be used to familiarize the pupils with names and appearance 

 of these. Encourage observation by pupils. 



Frog, also snake, to be kept in classroom. 



Insect-galls. 



N. B. — Other subjects may be chosen according to the objects of 

 interest which may be seen during excursion to Park or suburbs. 



One or two lessons with magnifying glasses may be given during 

 the term. 



