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ANIMALS. 



Study bees in relation to fertilization of flowers. Continue study 

 of birds. Feathers: shaft, vane, quili, barbs, barbules. Compare 

 feathers on different parts of body. Relate to food getting. Eagle's 

 wing, feathers of an owl, tail of a woodpecker, body of a duck, wings 



of an ostrich. 







MINERALS. 



Mining of coal. Drilling of oil wells. Importance of petroleum. 



ELEMENTARY GEOGRAPHY. 



Which month had largest number of clear days, rainy days; which 

 coldest month; which warmest. Extremes of temperature. 



Summer Solstice. Relative position of earth and sun June 21. 

 Compare sunrise, sunset and sun at noon with September, December 

 and March. 



NOTE. The study of bees is a very interesting subject. Their community 

 life, habits, food, keen sense perception furnish a fine opportunity for investiga- 

 tion. 



Pupils should be encouraged to imitate the calls of the birds, and note manner 

 of communication. 



Influence of iron and coal upon civilization. 



