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MINERALS. 



Recognize different kinds of copper ore. Mining inter- 

 ests of Michigan. 



ELEMENTARY GEOGRAPHY. 



Influence of April showers upon May flowers. Wind that 

 accompanies highest and lowest temperatures. 



Compare long twilights of summer with short twilights 

 of winter. 



NOTE.— Pupils sliould be led to see that the energy of the plant 

 is directed toward maturing seeds; that each part of the plant 

 has its own work to do; that color, form, texture, perfume, are 

 modifications to effect cross-fertilization of the flowers. 



JUNE. 



PLANTS. 



Continue study of flowers; plan of flowers. Distinguish 

 between imperfect and incomplete flowers. Continue tree 

 study. Leaves: simple and compound, parallel and netted 

 veined. 



ANIMALS. 



Study bees in relation to fertilization of flov\'ers. Con- 

 tinue study of birds. Feathers: shaft, vane, quill, barbs, 

 barbules. Compare feathers on different parts of body. Be- 

 late to food getting. Eagle's wing, feathers of an owl, tail 

 of a woodpecker, body of a duck, wings of an ostrich. 



MINERALS. 



Reduction of copper ore. Uses: telephone and telegraph 

 wires. 



ELEMENTARY GEOGRAPHY. 



Which month had largest number of clear days, rainy 

 days; which coldest month; which warmest. Extremes of 

 temperature. 



