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EIGHTH GRADE. 



THE HOME. 



In the A Eighth Grade, the grade below the high school, the children 

 reach the period of sentimentality. The creative energy which has 

 manifested itself in so many ways since the beginning, is now throb- 

 bing in their bodies as sex impulses, as natural, as pure, and as right 

 as the beating of their young, vigorous hearts. This force is vital, it 

 is life and should not be crushed, but directed in the proper channels, 

 and avenues opened to them which will afford opportunities for self- 

 expression. 



In this grade the central thought is the home. The science work is 

 that which will give them ideas of the best home making and home 

 keeping. 



Discuss the location, plans, material, ventilation, heating, lighting, 

 sanitation, decoration, furnishing, books, music, food, dress, care of 

 the house and landscape gardening. Each topic is elaborated and as 

 much of the work is done experimentally as possible. The children 

 should visit the water works, gas works, scientifically constructed 

 buildings to see the lighting, heating and ventilating plants, and ma- 

 chinery for running the elevators; also, the Weather Bureau. 



Each pupil can imagine he could build and furnish a house just as 

 he desires. The wisdom of this might be questioned by some. The 

 object is to give the children ideals of the best home possible. The 

 work will certainly give them an impetus toward the best. 



It will not be possible to go into the details of the work or describe 

 experiments; it is only hoped that teachers may get suggestions which 

 they can work out individually. 







LOCATION. 

 1. Country. 



Advantages. Disadvantages. 



Pure air. Lack of social life. 



Good food. Poor communication. 



Independent life. Bad roads. 



Contact with nature. Poor schools. 



Low taxes. No postal service. 



