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 OCTOBER. 



PLANTS. 



Protection of unripe nuts; distribution of uuts and seeds; different 

 appliances for distribution. Make collections of seeds in their pods. 

 Storing of seeds by insects and animals. 



ANIMALS. 



Careful and systematic study of insects hibernating and non-hi- 

 bernating. Habits of turtle and crayfish. Animals that store food 

 and those that do not. * 



MINERALS. 



Study coal. Collect carbon from burning candle, sugar, paper, 

 wood, meat, wool and coal. Relate carbon to plants and animals. 



ELEMENTARY GEOGRAPHY. 

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Influence of mountain ranges and large bodies of water upon rain- 

 fall and temperature. 



Compare variation of shadow with September. Compare shorten- 

 ing of days in morning and evening. Change in position of constella- 

 tions and stars. 



NOTE. Pupils should be led to regard the sun as a great benefactor a great 

 store-house of energy, supplying all our needs, clothing the world with beauty 

 and majesty, and giving us power to respond to the influences of creation. 



Coal should be regarded as energy stored up during ages. Distinguish be- 

 tween anthracite and bituminous coal, carinel, coke and charcoal. Formation of 

 coal (Shaler's First Book in Geology). Relate to plants. Account for presence of 

 carbon in sugar, paper, wool, meat, etc. Forces which produce different varie- 

 ties of coal. 



NOVEMBER. 



PLANTS. 



Select annual and biennial plants and trace life histor>; as pea 

 or morning-glory, turnip or carrot. Compare root, stem and leaves 

 with aquatic plants. Storing of nourishment; preparation for winter. 



ANIMALS. 



Coverings of animals; change in coverings for diffeivnf seasons, 

 Value of skins, hair, wool, shell in commercial world. 



