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6. Make slight depressions with the edge of a straight board. 

 Sow any of the following kinds of seeds: Petunias, begonias, pansies, 

 sweet alyssum, and geraniums. If a variety is desired, sow two or 

 more kinds. 



7. Water frequently in the late afternoon and keep box indoors 

 when the weather is very cold. 



Hanging baskets may be provided in the same general way. One 

 or more of the following plants with drooping habits may be planted : 

 Variegated periwinkle, trailing fuchsia, wandering Jew, and oxalis. 



Practical work. — Ample practical work is provided in securing 

 boxes, preparing soil, planting seed, and watering and caring for the 

 plants. 



Correlations. — Language: Talk about the work. Write names of 

 equipment and flowers on blackboard. 



Drawing: Make a sketch of the window box. 



Continued work. — Have pupils collect scraps of meat, mixed grain, 

 and luncheon remnants for the birds. Place these in convenient 

 places about the school yard. Study the birds that visit the grounds 

 this month. Continue the studies with farm animals. 



Assigned work. — The cardinal or redbird furnishes an interesting 

 topic for study. The following questions suggest an outline for 

 study: 



(1) Where is the redbird seen most frequently? 



(2) How do the males and females differ in color? 



(3) Describe the color of each — head, neck, back, breast, wings, tail. 



(4) What does the redbird eat this month? 



(5) Imitate its song. 



Practical work. — Make observations with a view to answering the 

 questions in the foregoing studies. Find an old redbird nest and 

 bring to school for study. 



Correlations. — Language: Have pupils copy in their notebooks a 

 record of the observations with the redbird. 



THIRD GRADE. 



PLANTS. 



Continued work.— The practice in recognizing weed seeds should be 

 continued as suggested for December. 



Assigned work. — Cooperate with the second grade pupils in pre- 

 paring window boxes. Pupils of this grade should arouse the inter- 

 est of the parents in such work at their homes. 



Practical work. — This is provided in making window boxes, mixing 

 the soil, sowing seed, and caring for the plants. 



