92 NATURE STUDY AND AGRICULTURE 



on the campus and observation of the insect life there; 

 dragon fly larvae brought into the schoolroom and observed 

 in an aquarium. 



Observation of oats in the garden in connection with 

 the geography work upon this topic. 



FOURTH GRADE 



Fall. Garden: Continue the study of the plants started 

 in the previous spring; harvest tomatoes; decide which 

 varieties are preferable for food; gather seeds of aster, 

 pansy, and sweet pea; in anticipation of the work of the 

 following spring, observe the dahlia roots and the method 

 of storing them for the winter; gather seeds of petunia, 

 ten-weeks'-stock, wishbone flower (torenia), and marigold; 

 morning glory as a type of annual climber; compare with 

 sweet pea as to methods of climbing; cuttings of coleus to 

 pot and take home for winter; plant tulip and narcissus 

 bulbs at home and school; appearance of currant and 

 gooseberry in fall; propagate by layering. 



Birds: Continue study of woodpeckers, adding nut- 

 hatches and brown creepers; note the different methods 

 of these birds in climbing the trunks of trees; determine 

 which of these migrate in the fall. 



Trees: Continue study of those begun in the spring; add 

 locust and larch. 



Insects: Tomato worm if found on the tomatoes grown 

 by the class; work out life history; ladybugs as found in 

 the garden; what are they doing? bees as honeymakers; 

 specially constructed beehive with swarm in the school- 

 room. 



