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Sources of heat : — Experiments to show the effects of heat in the 

 expansion of solids, liquids, and gases ; practical applications. Tem- 

 perature ; thermometer, construction and graduation. Methods of 

 transmission of heat, conduction, convection, and radiation ; causes of 

 winds and ocean currents ; ventilation. 



Geography {observational part only) : The earth as a whole — The earth 

 in space : Observation of phases of the moon ; relation of the earth and 

 moon to each other; rotation of the earth, direction, time and rate, 

 effects ; revolution of the earth, path, direction, time and effects ; 

 general observation of stars, difference between fixed stars and planets ; 

 observation of position of North Star. Observation and description of 

 the occupations of men and of local industries, emphasizing those that 

 are typical. Collection of pictures, sketches, materials, and products. 

 Dependence of local industries and commerce on soil, climate and other 

 local physical conditions ; and consequent localization of settlement, 

 routes of travel, mills, villages, towns and cities. 



Physiology. — Continuation of Form II. Growth, waste and renewal 

 of the body. Effects of narcotics and stimulants. 



Art in relation to Nature Study is a continuation of Form II and the 

 drawing of simple landscapes. 



Manitoba. Grade Five {5th year). See general notes. The work 

 from this on to the end of the course is called Elementary Science. 



Plant Life : — 1. Trees. Care of individual trees, value of wind- 

 breaks, shade trees, bluffs, forests. 



2. What becomes of the dead leaves, grass and trees ? 



3. Experimental work for the purpose of determining : — 



(a) How many seeds will germinate out of a hundred seeds of 



each of the following : Stink-weed, Canada thistle, wheat, 



etc.? Recording results. 

 (6) What plants and how many are produced during one season 



on any small area ? 

 (c) Observation of the vegetation that will occupy a burned 



prairie, a burned woodland or a clearing. 



4. Distinction between the root and the stem. Making a collection 

 of roots and stems. 



5. The study of leaves in relation to light. This work to be based 

 on observation and experiment. The dandelion, bedstraw, horse-mint 

 and shepherd's purse are suggested. 



