40 THE NATURE STUDY COURSE. 



Physiology and Hygiene should, as far as possible, be made a phase 

 of the observational work in Nature Study. General observations of 

 the body. Simple lessons on the hair, teeth, skin and nails, and on the 

 care of the organs of the senses. Very simple lessons on eating, 

 drinking, breathing, sleeping, and cleanliness, for the purpose of 

 forming good habits. 



In the prescriptions under Composition, Arithmetic, Art, 

 Constructive Work, and Clay Modelling the correlations of 

 each with Nature Study are emphasized. 



Manitoba. Grade One (1st year). Plant Life: — 1. The anemone, 

 pussy-willow, dandelion, golden-rod, gentian, or other typical plants, 

 with reference to color, odor, beauty, season, home and the enjoyment 

 afforded. 



2. The making of bouquets for the school-room and the home. A 

 study of color, harmony, arrangement and placing. 



3. A study of a few common trees of the locality, such as the ash- 

 leaved maple, elm, ash, the hawthorn, the willow and the poplar. 

 Ready recognition of these by their general appearance, bark, leaves, 

 etc. Their value as to beauty, shade, protection and wood. 



4. The planting, by each pupil, of a few sunflower and bean-seeds 

 for the purpose of becoming acquainted with the beginning of plant life. 

 Reference may be made to soil, moisture, temperature and season. 

 Observation of root-hairs, root-branches, struggle of plantlets to get to 

 the light, etc. 



5. The planting, by each pupil, at school or at home, of nasturtiums, 

 sweet-peas or other easy and suitable seeds for the purpose of developing 

 the feeling of ownership and personal interest. 



6. The coloring and falling of the leaves in autumn. The protection 

 of the buds in winter. The swelling and opening of the buds in spring. 



7. The trees in winter— general appearance, the long winter sleep, 

 the deserted birds' nests, etc. 



8. The scattering of the seeds. Reference being made to such plants 

 as the dandelion, thistle, anemone, sweet-pea, wild cucumber, and to 

 such trees as the basswood, poplar, maple, etc. 



9. Collection and arrangement of material by individual pupils. 



