EXERCISES FOR SOUTHERN RURAL SCHOOLS. , 53 
This class has studied birds grouped according to the manner in 
which they catch insects. It is interesting to note what the different 
groups of birds are eating and how they gather food in the absence 
of an abundant supply of insects. 
Continue collecting cocoons and storing them in bottles for study 
as previously described. 
New assigned work. 
phasis the danger from flies. This is the time of year to begin com- 
_bating them. Each fly destroyed now represents thousands later in 
the summer. Al! windows and doors of the house should be screened. 
Study the fly according to the following outline: 
(1) Examine the fly’s eyes. Do they appear like honeycomb? Are there a 
number of little eyes? Is Howe a dot on top of the head? This consists 
of three eyes. 
(2) How many wings has the fly? What is the color of the wings? Are they 
transparent? 
(3) How many legs has the fly? Examine the legs and count the joints, 
(4) What is the color of the fly’s body? 
(5) Can you see the fly’s tongue when it eats? Can you feel it when the fly 
eats from your hand? 
(6) How does a fly clean its head? Front feet? Middle feet? Hind feet? 
Tis wings. 
(7) How does a fly carry disease? What diseases do flies carry? 
(8) Where do flies lay their eggs? 
FIFTH GRADE. 
PLANTS. 
Oontinued work.—A close watch should be kept on the special tree 
| being studied by the class. Note the dates it blooms or puts on 
leaves. Mount and label specimens of these. 
Assigned work.—Have pupils prepare a table similar to the follow- 
meg and fill in the facts indicated by the oe with reference to 
all orchard and forest trees: 
Table of plant facts. 
Date leaves Date blooms 
Name of pliant. Orchard or forest. ete leaves become com- Date blooms become com- 
first appear. mon first appear. saver 
