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NOTE.— Systematic study for trees following outline for tree 

 study. Environment, shape, parts. 



Observe fallen leaves exposed to the air, and those in streams 

 or ponds. 



Prepare a self-sustaining aquarium, showing the co-operation 

 of animal and plant life. 



In this grade pupils should get a glimpse of the evolution ot 

 jDlants and animals and their interdependence. 



OCTOBER. 



PLANTS. 



Protection of unripe nuts; distribution of nuts and 

 seeds; different appliances for distribution. Make collec- 

 tions of seeds in tbeir pods. Storing of seeds by insects and 

 animals. 



ANIMALS. 



Careful and systematic study of insects hibernating and 

 non-hibemating. Habits of turtle and crayfish. Animals 

 that store food and those that do not. 



MINERALS. 



Study coal. Collect carbon from burning candle, sugar, 

 paper, wood, meat, wool and coal. Relate carbon to plants 

 and animals. 



ELEMENTARY GEOGRAPHY. 



Influence of mountain ranges and large bodies of water 

 upon rainfall and temperature. 



Compare variation of shadow with September. Com- 

 pare shortening of days in morning and evening. Change 

 in position of constellations and stars. 



NOTE.— Pupils should be led to regard the sun as a great 

 benefactor— a great store-house of energy, supplying all our needs, 

 clothing the world with beauty and majesty, and giving us power 

 to respond to the influences of creation. 



