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NATURE STUDY AND AGRICULTURE 



on the campus and observation of the insect life there; 

 dragon fly larvae brought into the schoolroom and observed 

 in an aquarium. 



Observation of oats in the garden in connection with 

 the geography work upon this topic. 



FOURTH GRADE 



Fall. — Garden: Continue the study of the plants started 

 in the previous spring; harvest tomatoes; decide which 

 varieties are preferable for food; gather seeds of aster, 

 pansy, and sweet pea; in anticipation of the work of the 

 following spring, observe the dahlia roots and the method 

 of storing them for the winter; gather seeds of petunia, 

 ten- weeks' -stock, wishbone flower (torenia), and marigold; 

 morning glory as a type of annual climber; compare with 

 sweet pea as to methods of climbing; cuttings of coleus to 

 pot and take home for winter; plant tulip and narcissus 

 bulbs at home and school; appearance of currant and 

 gooseberry in fall; propagate by layering. 



Birds: Continue study of woodpeckers, adding nut- 

 hatches and brown creepers; note the different methods 

 of these birds in climbing the trunks of trees; determine 

 which of these migrate in the fall. 



Trees: Continue study of those begun in the spring; add 

 locust and larch. 



Insects: Tomato worm if found on the tomatoes grown 

 by the class; work out life history; ladybugs as found in 

 the garden; what are they doing? bees as honeymakers; 

 specially constructed beehive with swarm in the school- 

 room. 



