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lesson. This is why there are so many different 

 kinds of nests built to-day. 



Tell about the lesson in nest-building. 

 Which part of the magpie's lesson do you think was learned 

 by some bird that you have seen ? 



Make pictures showing places where the birds which you know 

 might build nests. 



Lesson 132 

 INSECT LIFE 



And there's never a leaf nor a blade too mean 

 To be some happy creature's palace. 



From "The Vision of Sir Launfal" by James Russell Lowell. 



What insects have you noticed this spring ? 



Tell where you saw them, and what they were doing. 



Gould they be easily seen ? If not, tell the reason. 



Describe the movements of any of these insects. 



What sounds have you heard them make, and how do you 

 think they were made ? 



Tell what you can about the winter homes of any of these 

 insects, how they were protected from the cold, and where 

 they get food. 



Tell ways in which some insects are of use to man. 



Mention insects that depend upon plants for food. 



Choose the insect that you knoiv most about and write a para- 

 grapJi on each of the following topics : 



Its appearance. Its home. Its movements. Its food. 



Tell abcut any way in which this insect is useful or injurious. 



Remember to use capital letters and punctuation marks correctly. 



