FOR THE USE OF TEACHERS. 



No. 4. 



Leaflet 



On Nature Study. 



Especially Adapted to the Use of Children in Schools 

 IN Rural Districts. 



PREPARED BY THE 

 FACULTY OF PURDUE UNIVERSITY. 



THE CARE OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS. 



By Prof. C S. Plumb. 



The purpose of this little leaflet is to aid in training the powers of 

 observation of children, by studying the animal life of their daily sur- 

 roundings at home. Enough suggestions are given to the teacher in this 

 to enable one to discuss several phases of such life with the children, and 

 inspire them with an ambition to become more familiar with the daily 

 needs and welfare of farm animals. 



Once upon a time, over a century ago, there lived in England a little 

 boy by the name of Robert Bakewell. He lived with his parents in a 

 stone house and helped take care of the horses, cattle, sheep and swine 

 on the farm. He showed an unusual interest in all of the live stock, and 

 was with them much of his time. As he grew in years, so his interest in 

 farm animals increased. He was rather a reticent fellow and kept his 

 thoughts to himself. But he was a great thinker and observer. He saw 

 that the people about him had many animals that were unworthy of their 

 keeping. The stock grew slowly, ate much expensive food, were of ill 

 shape and were not profitable to their owners. And so after giving this 



NOTE TO TUB TEACHER. 



You will notice that part of the leaflet is printed leaded, or with the lines far 

 apart, and a part of it not leaded. The teacher should use his discretion in the 

 use of the closely-lined matter. In most cases it will be necessary to simplify it 

 to meet the comprehension of the children. The leaded matter may be read to 

 the children or presented orally just as it is. It, however, admits of unlimited 

 amplification and discussion. In presenting it, the previous knowledge and expe- 

 rience of the children should be drawn upon so far as possible. It is suggested 

 that this leaflet affords material enough for a great many lessons, and that part of 

 it should be used in the summer and part in the winter. 



