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NOTE.— Compare preparation of twigs, thickening of bark, 

 number and cliaracter of scales on bud, varnisli and protection of 

 leaves inside of bud. Relate change in temperature to prepara- 

 tion of animals for winter. Relate change of position of sun to 

 change of temperature. 



DECEMBER. 



PLANTS. 



Effect of frost upon plant life; protection and use. Any 

 germination. 



ANIMALS. 



Compare dog, cat, sheep, horse and cow as to move- 

 ments, means of getting food, means of protection, use to 

 man. 



ELEMBNTAHT GEOGRAPHY. 



Examine snow-flakes. Frost and snow protection to life. 

 Compare rising, setting and position of sun at noon with 

 September. 



MINERALS. 



Compare structure of granite, marble, limestone, and 

 sandstone. 



NOTE.— Relate length of day to frost and its effects. Spruce 

 trees should be studied in relation to Christmas. Differ- 

 ence between evergreen and deciduous trees, leaves and 

 needles, fruit and cones, bark, wood, etc. Relate structure ot 

 animals to environment. Compare manner of putting down the 

 feet, length and structure of limbs, cushions, claws, hoofs, etc. 

 Relate to manner of getting food. Relate snow flakes and frost, 

 dew and rain, to change in temperature. Note effect of frost 

 upon soils. Relate to plants and seeds and hibernating animals. 



