NOTE.— Children should be led to see that destiny of tree does 

 not depend alone upon the production of its seeds, but that much 

 of Its energy is devoted to growth. Compare number of buds 

 formed by different trees and relate to its development. Relate 

 falling leaves to disappearance of sap into roots, structure of 

 leaves to distribution, etc. 



Fruits whose germs are destroyed when eaten, are usually of 

 a dull color when ready for distribution— nuts; those whose germs 

 are not so destroyed, assume a brilliant color, luscious taste and 

 fragrant odor— cherries, peaches, grapes. 



Relate frost to disappeai-ance of birds and insects, winds to 

 distribution of seeds, change of position of sun to change in 

 temperature and its effects upon life. In primary grades pupils 

 should be forming geographical concepts and they can do so most 

 effectually by coming in contact with things. 



NOVEMBEE. 



PLANTS. 



Preparation of twigs for winter^ — thickened bark, scales 

 on buds, etc. 



ANIMALS. 



Preparation of animal life for winter. Compare covering 

 of cat, dog and sheep in their preparation for winter. Use 

 of wool for clothing. 



ELEMENTARY GEOGRAPHY. 



Prerailing winds cold or warm, wet or dry. Clouds 

 higher or lower than in September and October. Examine 

 frost crystals. 



Compare rising, setting and position of sun at noon with 

 September. Rising of new, full and waning moon. 



MINERALS. 



Examine granite and marble. Compare size of crystals. 

 When are snow crystals large? 



