CHAPTER IX 



TYPICAL LESSON PLANS 



THE COW. First Grade 



LITTLE children are interested in domestic animals 

 both because of their large size and their familiarity in the 

 home environment. In developing lessons for this grade 

 the children have been led during the fall term, as in- 

 dicated in the outline, to observe something of the food, 

 shelter, and care of domestic animals. In the winter the 

 cow is taken up for a more detailed study, especially in 

 relation to food supply. The central thoughts are what 

 does the cow do for us and what should we do for the cow ? 

 If any observation of cows was made during the fall they 

 were found feeding in pastures. What were they eating ? 

 How were they eating ? Where are cows kept during the 

 winter? Draw upon the experiences and observations of 

 the children for answers. If practicable, visit a barn where 

 a cow is kept and let the children see how it is cared for. 



What do cows eat in winter ? Recall the fall study of 

 storing food for animals. If a barn is visited note all the 

 different kinds of food stored here. Country children will 

 know that sometimes the cows are allowed to roam about 

 through the corn fields in winter days, eating the dry leaves 

 and stalks, and are sheltered only at night. Watch a cow 

 eat. Does she eat slowly or rapidly? Do you ever see 



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