"Nature Study is learning those things in nature 

 which are best worth knowing, to the end of doing 

 those things that make life most worth living." 



Hodge. 



Old-time common sense and the close, analytical 

 thought of modern times teach that the elementary 

 school should assist both boys and girls, according to 

 their needs, to fit themselves, practically as well as 

 intellectually, for the work of life. 



