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LESSON V 



1. THE GEASSHOPPEE 



General directions. In making these practical 

 studies of insects, an example of each of the common 

 orders of insects will be taken up. The pupils should 

 provide their own material, and bring the insects to 

 the class for study. The insect net illustrated below 

 will facilitate the catching of winged insects like the 

 grasshopper, butterfly, bee, etc. Bottles and cans may 

 be used to catch such insects as the beetles and bugs, 



FIG. 8. INSECT NET 



A hand lens to magnify the insect body will be found 

 helpful. A sharp penknife, a pair of sharp-pointed scis- 

 sors, two large needles mounted in wooden holders, and 

 a pair of sharp eyes are essentials in the study of 

 insects. 



Field and laboratory studies. In making this study 

 of the insects, the pupils should first draw a whole 

 body view of the insect, and then make such notes and 



