29 

 APRIL. 



PLANTS. 



Germination of seeds; continue tree study. 



ANIMALS. 



Continue study of birds; parts of bird — head, body, 

 wings and legs. Nesting habits of birds. Relate color to 

 nesting habits. 



MINERALS. 



Reduction of iron. Compare pig iron, cast iron, wrought 

 iron and steel. Uses of iron. Iron as a factor in civiliza- 

 tion. 



ELEMENTARY GEOGRAPHY. 



CJompare April showers with winter rains; temperature 

 of nights and days. Explain differences of character and 

 position of clouds in winter and spring. 



Compare variation of shadow with November. 



NOTE. — Germinate peach, apple, horse-cliestnut. maple and 

 pine seeds. Relate protection of the embryo to use of fruits for 

 food. 



Compare structm-e of birds' nests with the homes of other 

 animals, and man. 



Visit a rolling mill if possible and learn the reduction of iron 

 from observation. 



MAY. 



PLANTS. 



Parts of flower — floral envelope and essential organs. 

 Compare fruit blossoms, maple and horse-chestnut. 



ANIMALS. 



Continue study of birds; hatching of young; care of 

 young; manner of walking, of movement, of flight. Relate 

 nesting habits, and food of birds to trees. 



