Mr. Evans's Address 175 



V. Correlation 



Educationists attach considerable importance to 

 the proper correlation of studies, and "trees" enable 

 us to carry this principle into practice. 



The work can easily be connected with the recita- 

 tion, composition, drawing, modelling, &c. 



i. The study of trees can be made an excellent means 

 of cultivating the children's power of expres- 

 sion by teaching them the exact meaning of 

 words. Thus, during the ramble the chil- 

 dren note certain peculiarities in respect of 

 the trees that they meet with. The correct 

 term to express this feature is given and 

 learnt on the spot, e.g. : 



" gnarled oak ", 

 "pendulous catkin", 

 "rugged elm," &c. 



ii. Leaves. — The scholars are taken out with the 

 object of collecting leaves. 



{a) A short object-lesson would be given on a leaf, 

 each child being supplied with a specimen, 

 and attention drawn to — 



Parts of the leaf, 

 Form, 

 Texture, 

 Veins, &c. 



Drawingy Modellings and Composition lessons would 

 follow on the leaf. 



