EXERCISES FOR SOUTHERN RURAL SCHOOLS. AL 
NOVEMBER. 
FIRST AND SECOND GRADES. 
PLANTS. 
Review.—Continue the work suggested for October. Teach the 
pupils to recognize cone-bearing trees, such as pines, cedars, and 
spruces. 
Assigned work.—Have each of the pupils bring to school a turnip 
and an Irish potato. There may be several varieties in the col- 
lection. First name-the different varieties of both turnips and 
potatoes. Record the names of each in the class notebook with a 
brief description as to shape, size, and color. This exercise should not 
be concluded until each pupil can name at sight the different varieties 
of both the potatoes and turnips. : 
The next exercise should consist of a comparative study of the 
potato and turnip. Do both grow in the ground? Are both roots? 
One is a root and one is a stem. Which is the root and which the 
stem? Which has eyes? What are eyes? Buds? Do rocts have 
buds? Do stems? What other garden plants resemble turnips? 
Potatoes? Why are turnips and potatoes so thick and fleshy? 
Why do people eat turnips and potatoes? Why do not people eat 
cabbage roots? Lettuce roots? Make a list of all the garden plants 
known by members of the class that have fleshy roots or underground 
stems. 
Practical exercises.—Refer constantly to the instructions given in 
the October exercise as to caring for hyacinths. See that they 
are properly cared for. Studying the development of the young 
plants should prove interesting work for the members of the class. 
Tend carefully the garden plat. If the garden is at home, the 
pupils should report weekly as to the work they have done, the 
progress the plants are making, and what disposition is being made 
of the matured plants. — 
Correlations.— Language work is provided in recording in the class 
book facts pertaining to studies of the month. 
Drawing: Make drawings of potatoes and turnips. Hach variety 
“should be indicated by shape and coloring. 
ANIMALS. 
Review or continued work.—Continue to look for the arrival of 
birds that are (a) winter residents and (b) transients. Some tran- 
sients are on the wing and others spend a little time resting and 
feeding. Such facts should be noted and recorded. Try to learn 
the names of all the new ones, both transient and winter residents. — 
(See Farmers’ Buls. 54, 456, 497, 506, and 630.) 
