EXERCISES FOR SOUTHERN RURAL SCHOOLS, 47 
of twigs should be brought to school to study in class. Place punc- 
tured parts in a bottle and watch developments. 
Oorrelations.—Language and drawing: Make a sketch of a punc- 
tured twig and the egg of grub found. Accompany the drawings with 
‘a brief description covering such points as the appearance of the 
girdled end, the location and Up geEm eine of the puncture, and the 
appearance a the grub and egg. 
Geography: Compare the ways in which msects, birds, and wiid 
mammals spend the winter. Some go to sleep, oiher migrate to a 
warmer climate, and still others remain active. Give reasons. 
FIFTH GRADE. 
PLANTS. 
Continued work.—The study of the special tree should be kept up. 
Special attention should be given to the buds. Note the arrangement 
on the stem, the outer coverings, and the sizes of buds. Note the 
condition of the buds of different sizes. Are some swelling? Make 
notes of all observations. 
Assigned work.—The pupils of this grade should assist ‘ie fourth- 
grade pupils with their practical work. The gardens should be 
started either at home or at school. (See planting table in Appendix.) 
During the month of February shade trees should be planted on the 
school ground. Under the guidance of the teacher and with the help 
of other pupils the fifth-grade pupils should assume the responsibility 
of this project. Among the trees that make good shades are silver 
maple, water oak, live oak, and weeping willow. (See Farmers’ Bul. 
134, for planting directions.) Trees for shade and decoration are of 
so much importance to the school yard that the pupils of this grade 
should plan an Arbor Day. The twenty-second day of February is 
an appropriate occasion. Secure the cooperation of the patrons and 
make it a community affair. Let a part of the day be devoted to the 
rendering of an appropriate program of exercises. 
Practical work.—Gather twigs of the special tree for study in the 
class. The garden work consists of preparing and fertilizing the soil, 
sowing seeds, and transplanting the vegetables that have been started 
in the hotbed. The work in the planting consists of lecating and 
securing trees, deciding on a planting plan and securing the coopera- 
tion of friends and patrons of the school in providing fertilizers, haul- 
ing the trees, making the excavations, and setting the trees. Have 
pupils take notes on the various lines of work. , 
Correlations.—Language: Develop and copy in the class book the 
notes on practical work. 
Drawing: Make an outline drawing of the tree-planting plan, show- 
ing the location and the name of each tree. : 
