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UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA-EXPERIMENT STATION 
Sky studies. —Recognition of a few of the most important and 
common constellations of stars. Movements and phases of the moon. 
Record of time of sunrise and sunset. See Ball s Starland and 
Pratt’s Storyland of Stars. 
Weather. —Conditions, changes, etc. Review all previous work on 
this subject. Especially emphasize the work of the Weather Bureau 
of the U. S. Department of Agriculture. 
Atmosphere. —Review all previous work. Especially emphasize 
composition, weight, and pressure. Review barometer. Storms, 
winds, etc. Applications of pressure of air in practical affairs of life 
as the pump, vacuum cleaner, air brakes, etc. 
VIII. OUTLINES FOR THE EIGHTH GRADE 
1. Human Needs, Interests, and Activities 
Roads. —Study of the public highway as a need of the community 
life. Condition of the roads in the district. IIow manv roads ? How 
did the roads happen to be where they are? Relation of old trails to 
present system of roads. The United States Land Survey and roads. 
Methods of securing new roads today. Principal features of State 
Highway Law. Material of which better roads are made. Methods 
of making better roads. Grading and drainage. Width of roads. 
Bridges. Use of concrete; road tools and implements. The main¬ 
tenance of good roads. Taxation and bond issues. Trace California 
highway system on road map of the state. Social, educational, and 
economic value of good roads. 
Crop survey. —What crops are harvested during the year? Make 
a list of crops grown in the community. Yields on various farms. 
Highest and lowest acre yield of the same crop. Average yield 
throughout the district. How many Helds grow more than one crop 
in a single year? Pupils work out an agricultural map of district, 
showing different farm crops, location of pure bred herds of cattle, 
etc.; silos; canning factories; kinds of orchards; fruit exchanges, etc. 
Sanitary conditions. —General study of health conditions of com¬ 
munity as to water supply and drainage. Relation of certain insects 
to health. Means of protection. Local health board and its duties. 
Contagious diseases and regulations. Relation of bacteria to tuber¬ 
culosis, diphtheria, scarlet fever, etc. Discussion of simple but 
effectual disinfectants. Sunshine and hot water in the school and at 
