PART THREE 

 CHAPTER X 



OUTLINE IN NATURE STUDY AND ELEMENTARY AGRI- 

 CULTURE FOR RURAL SCHOOLS 



The first part of this outline consists of topics for 

 the grades below the seventh. So far as possible, these 

 have been arranged in the order in which they may be 

 taken up for study. The second part includes topics for 

 lessons in elementary agriculture for the seventh and 

 eighth grades. This outline is followed by expanded treat- 

 ment of the topics which compose it. 



FIRST PART 



September 



Propagation by cuttings: this should be done as early 

 as possible, so that the plants will get a good start before 

 cold weather. 



Insects : select some that are of special interest from an 

 economic standpoint; others that are interesting in them- 

 selves; and help the children to understand the habits and 

 characteristics of all insects. Any of the following are good 

 types: grasshopper, cricket, tomato worm, woolly bear 

 caterpillar, butterflies, mud dauber, paper wasp. 



Garden plants: nasturtium, sweet pea, morning-glory. 



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