THE STUDY OF THE BABBIT. 73 



them to think and tell about some building which they 

 have seen in process of erection. What is the use of 

 the framework of the house ? Of the skeleton or bones 

 of the body ? 



Holding Bunny by the ears, have one or two chil- 

 dren gently feel of his body. Does he have bones ? A 

 backbone? Ribs? Bones supporting hind legs and 



Fig. 18. Skeleton of Hare. 



feet? Bones in fore leg and feet? What are they 

 for? 



With older pupils a skeleton of rabbit or other quad- 

 ruped, or picture of a skeleton, will be helpful in im- 

 pressing the plan of the bony framework. Compare 

 with picture of human skeleton. 



With young children touch very lightly on this step. 



STEP 5. General summary and expressive work. 



A drawing of the rabbit, drawn with care by each 

 child from nature, even though very crude, is the best 



