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stems and also sections of thick ones. Call attention to the differ- 

 ent kinds of wood and their appearance. 

 Simple talks concerning forestry. 



(a) Importance of the forest in improving the soil. 

 (6) Some things which harm the forest. 

 Arbor Day. 



Fig. 6. An Ideal Class Room. 



Germination of lima bean. Home work and class work. Bean 

 should be grown in sawdust or wet blotting paper (cylinder in 

 tumbler) . 



How to raise a plant from an ivy cutting. 



Animal Life 



Birds: Audubon leaflets, general talks about these birds; 

 pictures, etc.; encourage observation out of doors. 



Development of the silkworm. 



N. B. — One-half day excunsion in the Park. Objects of interest 

 found there may be used for lessons in classroom. 



One or two lessons with magnifying glasses may be given during 

 the term. 



