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Coal sliould be regarded as energy stored up by the ages. 

 Distinguisb between anthracite and bituminous coal, cannel, coke 

 and charcoal. Formation of coal (Shaler's First Book in Geol- 

 ogy). Relate to plants. Account for presence of carbon in sugar, 

 paper, wool, meat, etc. Forces which produce different varieties 

 of coal. 



NOVEMBEE. 



PLANTS. 



Select annual and biennial plants and trace life history; 

 as — pea or morning-glory, turnip or carrot. Corapare root, 

 stem and leaves with, aquatic plants. Storing of nourish- 

 ment; preparation for winter. 



ANIMALS. 



Coverings of animals; change in coverings for different 

 seasons. Value of skins, hair, wool, shell in commercial 

 world. 



MINERALS. 



Continued study of coal. Formation of coke and char- 

 coal; illuminating gas; other products. Eelate to comfort 

 and protection of man. 



ELEMENTARY GEOGRAPHY. 



Relation of barometer to change of weather. Compare 

 fluctuations of barometer with September and October. 

 Eelate change in animals and plants to position of stm. 



NOTE.— The structure and covering of animals should be 

 closely related to their environment and change of seasons. The 

 economic relations of animal life should be emphasized. Call 

 attention to man's dependence upon Nature for his necessities, 

 comforts and luxuries. 



