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UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA-EXPERIMENT STATION 
The Sun .—Time of sunrise and sunset. The longest day in the 
year. The shortest. What is meant by “the sun crossing the line”? 
Meaning of equinoxes? Solstices? How long does it take the light of 
the sun to reach the earth ? How many days of cloudless sunshine in 
one week? In one month? 
V. OUTLINES FOR THE FIFTH GRADE 
1. Human Needs, Interests, and Activities 
Vacation activities .—Reports on condition of home gardens. What 
garden crops have been harvested? What are soon to be ready for 
harvesting? Discussion of special things in connection with vacation 
work in the gardens. Preliminary report on proposed agricultural 
exhibit in the school. Work of various committees. 
Farm interests .—Survey of present crop conditions in the com¬ 
munity. How many acres of wheat, barley, etc., have been harvested? 
What is the importance of the livestock interests? Are there any 
pure bred herds of dairy cattle? Have children gather data at home 
of a general agricultural interest and report. 
Seasonal activities .—Describe the cutting of alfalfa, wheat, corn, 
etc. Special items of interest in connection with the orchard prun¬ 
ing; the best time for pruning and spraying. Consult the county 
horticulturist or the farm advisor for information as to latest phases 
of orchard management, crop operations, livestock, etc. If possible 
have children get topics for discussion at some farm bureau meeting. 
Insist that the school keep in touch with progressive agriculture in 
the community. Discuss best methods of preparation of seed bed for 
various crops. 
