MANUAL OF NATURE STUDY. 
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8. Determination of parts of Plants —root, stem, 
leaf, bud, flower. 
9. Learn to know Commoii Flowers . 
B. — Animal Life. 
1. Insects .— Transformation of, collection of 
cocoons. 
Through September, the grasshopper, katy-did, 
dragon fly, potato beetle, and larvae of butterfly 
or moth may be observed as to their habitat, mode 
of eating, life history, etc. 
2. Lessons on Cat , Dog, Horse , Cow, Squirrel, 
Robin , Blackbird, Wood-pecker and Chicken . Ob¬ 
serve, compare and describe their covering, parts, 
food, care of young. Illustrate their habits by 
stories and encourage the children to tell stories 
about what they have seen. 
C. — Physiology. 
Learn to name and locate the parts of the body 
—Head, neck, trunk, arms (right and left), hands, 
feet. Study movements, use and care of each part; 
show what can be done by each part; how adapted 
to use; kindness, how shown by hands, feet, lips; 
simple lessons on eating, drinking, breathing, 
sleeping, with special reference to hygiene and 
right habits; temperance in eating and drinking. 
