MANUAL OF NATURE STUDY 



To Accompany Coursb op Study for thb City and Town 

 ScHooi^ of Indiana. 



FIRST YEAR. 



A. — Plant Life. 



1. Autumn Fruits: — Peacli, Pear, Apple, 

 Grape, etc., as types. 



Compare and contrast as to size, shape, color, 

 external coverings, hardness, internal structure, 

 taste, smell. - 



Arrangement of seeds, arrangement on stalk, 

 how gathered and marketed, comparison of values, 

 etc. 



2. Autumn Leaves. — Make collections, study 

 forms, colors, etc. 



As types, take leaves of fruits named above and 

 study in connection with the study of those fruits. 

 Make drawings in each case. 



3. Autumn Flowers. — Goldenrod, Aster and 

 Sunflower. 



Encourage the finding of all kinds of Golden- 

 rod in this locality. Make drawings of plant as a 

 whole. Make drawings of leaf, flowers, etc. 



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