180 NATURE STUDY LESSONS FOR PRIMARY GRADES 



and somewhat elastic.) Of what use is it other than 

 being the sign which says, " I am ripe " ? (It holds 

 the pulp in shape, keeps it from being broken and 

 rubbed off, holds in the juice.) Why is it well that 

 it is somewhat elastic ? (It does not readily crack 

 when the apple falls.) 



How is the apple fastened to the twig ? To what 

 part of the twig is it fastened? Notice the stem. 

 Chew it a little. Of what is it made ? (Of many 

 little threads or fibers.) These are much stronger 

 than one large single piece would be. 



What color are the apples before they are ripe? 

 Why do you think this is well ? (They are of nearly 

 the same shade as the leaves, and so are not noticed 

 much by people who are passing and by birds.) 

 What is the color of the seeds of an unripe apple ? 

 How does the pulp feel ? 



How do the apples begin life ? We will find this 

 out next spring. We will begin watching a tree now 

 — and look at it every week until we find some little 

 apples. What do you see on the tree now? (Buds.) 

 Describe the buds. 



Note. — Before the subject is left, review it thoroughly. Have 

 the children tell all they have learned about the seeds; their 

 rooms ; the pulp ; the skin ; the stem. 



