FIRST GRADE. 



SEPTEMBEE. 



PLANTS. 



Compare growth of twigs on different trees — ^maple, 

 horse chestnut, poplar, spruce. 



Relation of insects to leaves^ — used as nests, for food, for 

 depositories for eggs, not disturbed. 



Fruits. — Classification as to color and taste; reason for 

 color and taste. 



AJSriMAIiS. 



Migration of birds. Study cat and dog. Compare coats 

 as to texture, color, distribution, warmth and protection. 



BLBMENTART GEOGRAPHY. 



Construct a magnetic needle to determine directions. 



Daily record of day, date, frost or dew, direction of wind, 

 clouds or fogs, rain, temperature. 



Locate places in the horizon where the sun rises and 

 sets. Position of sun at noon; morning and evening star. 



MINERALS. 



Make collections of pebbles. Classify as to color, form, 

 smoothness, weight, etc. Examine coarse and fine sand. 

 Relate, to smoothness of pebbles, and effects of water. 



NOTE. — In the study of trees, observations should be confined 

 to a few throughout the year. The shape, bark, wood, leaves, 

 blossoms, and fruit should be studied and comparisons made. 

 The life infesting the tree should be noted and, if possible, reasons 

 assigned. 



Place list of different kinds of birds observed by pupils during 

 summer in a conspicuous place on the board, also list of those 

 observed during first weeks of school. Relate migration of birds 

 to "Weather Record, noting effect of temperature upon insect life. 



