EXEECISES FOE SOUTHERN RURAL SCHOOLS. 21 



NOVEMBER. 



FIRST AND SECOND GRADES. 



PLANTS. 



'Review. — Continue the work suggested for October. Teach the 

 pupils to recognize cone-bearing trees, such as pines, cedars, and 

 spruces. 



Assigned work. — Have each of the pupils bring to school a turnip 

 and an Irish potato. There. may be several varieties in the col- 

 lection. First name the different varieties of both turnips and 

 potatoes. Record the names of each in the class notebook with a 

 brief description as to shape, size, and color. This exercise should not 

 be concluded until each pupil can name at sight the different varieties 

 of both the potatoes and turnips. 



The next exercise should consist of a comparative study of the 

 potato and turnip. Do both grow in the ground? Are both roots? 

 One is a root and one is a stem. Which is the root and which the 

 stem? Which has eyes? What are eyes? Buds? Do roots have 

 buds? Do stems? What other garden plants resemble turnips? 

 Potatoes? Why are turnips and potatoes so thick and fleshy? 

 Why do people eat turnips and potatoes? Why do not people eat 

 cabbage roots ? Lettuce roots ? Make a list of all the garden plants 

 known by members of the class that have fleshy roots or underground 

 stems. 



Practical exercises. — Refer constantly to the instructions given in 

 the October exercise as to caring for hyacinths. See that they 

 are properly cared for. Studying the development of the young 

 plants should prove interesting work for the members of the class. 



Tend carefully the garden plat. If the garden is at home, the 

 pupils should report weekly as to the work they have done, the 

 progress the plants are making, and what disposition is being made 

 of the matured plants. 



Correlations. — Language work is provided in recording in the class 

 book facts pertaining to studies of the month. 



Drawing: Make drawings of potatoes and turnips. Each variety 

 should be indicated by shape and coloring. 



Review or continued work. — Continue to look for the arrival of 

 birds that are (a) winter residents and (b) transients. Some tran- 

 sients are on the wing and others spend a little time resting and 

 feeding. Such facts should be noted and recorded. Try to learn 

 the names of all the new ones, both transient and winter residents. 

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