'2'J LESSON" ON TREES IN WINTER, 



TREES IN WINTER. 



BY 



C. J. Maynakd. 



Ill winter, when many trees are destitute of leaves is a good time 

 to study their forms, method of growth of the brandies, twigs, and 

 buds. 



The following lesson is given in the form of questions, and is in- 

 tended to set children to thinking about some of the common objects 

 about them, and to aid in developing their reasoning powers. They 

 are rather for children in from the sixth to the ninth grades, but may 

 be modified, according to the teacher's judgement, to suit lower grades. 



We shall be glad to receive articles from teachers by children 

 who have answered these questions, and shall be pleased to print the 

 best of these. This will serve as an incentive for children to do 

 good work and will also aid other teachers. 



In answering the questions, it is well either for the teacher to 

 call attention to some typical tree of any of our common species, or for 

 the child to find one, which may be convenient. It is best, however, 

 to study a number of trees of the same species in order to select one 

 which is typical in form and in habit of growth. 



Questions. 



i What is the form ? 



2 How do the branches grow from the trunk? 



3 Are they comparatively slender or stout? 



4 Do the twigs grow upright or droop at their extremities? 



5 Are the twigs numerous or scanty? 



6 Is there any distinct difference in color between the trunk and 

 the branches and twigs? 



7 If so, what is this difference ? 



8 Can the yearly growth of the twigs be distinguished ? 



9 If so, how ? 



10 Are the latest growth of twigs different in color than older 



growths? 



ii Are the buds large or small? 



12 What is their form ? 



13 Are the scales which cover the buds plainly perceptible? 



14 Are the terminal buds single? 



15 What is the character of the bark when compared to that of 

 other trees, rough or smooth? 



16 Of what use is this tree ? 



17 Upon what kind of soil does this tree appear to thrive best? 

 Make a sketch of a twig with buds. 



