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MINERALS. 



Compare granite, limestone, marble, sandstone and coal, 

 as to color, texture, weight, tenacity. 



NOTE.— Effect of location of a tree near Iro-use, other trees, 

 in open space. Observe trunk and branching of maple, horse- 

 chestnut and spruce. Note beauty, grace, symmetry, form. Press 

 specimens of leaves from different kinds of maple trees, also 

 preserve fruit of trees. 



APEIL. 



PLANTS. 



Germination of seeds — bean, pea, corn, M'heat. 



ANIMALS. 



Appearance of moths and butterflies. Change in cover- 

 ing of cat, dog, sheep. Compare eyes. Imitate sounds 

 made by cat, dog and sheep. 



ELBMENTABT GEOGRAPHY. 



Observation of temperature, direction of wind, number 

 of foggy and clear days. Compare with other months. 



Relate lengthening day tp change in movement of sun; 

 to shadow at noon. Compare with previous months. 



MINERALS. 



Examine sand, gravel, loam and clay. Value of earth in 

 relation to plant life. 



NOTE. — Examine dry and soaked peas, beans, corn, and wheat. 

 Note coats, scars and opening near the scar. 



In all work in plant life, as in every other study, thought should 

 first be acquired, and then expression. 



Collect larvae during the fall, permit pupils to see and note 

 date of spinning cocoons, and appearance of insects. 



Animals and plants should be studied in life cycles. 



Relate movement of sun to temperature and its effect upon life. 



Encourage pupils to plant seeds at home and care for the 

 plants. 



