XXV. MAPLE SEED 



Material. Maple seeds, brought by the pupils if possible. Look for 

 them on the ground around sugar maples or Norway maples. 



Observation. What is the size of this seed ? What 

 is its shape ? What is its color ? What markings do 

 you see on it ? Where is the part that sprouts ? 

 What is the size of that part ? What is its shape ? 



Pick the shell from a seed. How many coverings 

 are around the plant that is within ? How thick is 

 the inner covering ? What is its color ? How does 

 it feel to the touch ? 



Unfold the seed plant. What is its color? How 

 long a stem has it ? How many leaves has it ? How 

 large is a leaf ? How thick is it ? How are the 

 leaves packed away in a seed ? Do you find a small 

 bud between the leaves ? - 



Drawing. Draw a picture of a whole maple seed, 

 and another picture of the seed plant as it looks when 

 it is unfolded. 



Composition. -- Write a description of a maple 

 seed, following these topics : 



The whole seed. 

 The seed coverings. 

 The seed plant. 



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