Chapter I

The Aims of Nature Study; General Methods 13
Concrete Material 15
Topics and material must suit the season;
matter suited to the child; use of the commonplace;
order of development of lesson; problems in observation;
note-books and records 15

The School Garden 19
Suggestions; Garden Expenses 20

The Excursion 23
Its value; difficulties; frequency;
suggestions for ungraded schools;
the teacher's excursions; a type excursion 23
Collections 29

Animal Studies 29
Domestic animals; references 29
Birds; references 30
Insects; insect collections 34
Butterfly and moth collections 37

Plant Collections 39

CHAPTER II

Physical Science Phase of Nature Study 42

Instructions and General Method 42
Value of such lessons; conditions under which experiments
should be performed 42
Correlations of physical science phase 44
List of Reference Books and Bulletins on garden and plant
study, physical science, and animal study 45

Physical Science--Equipment for Forms III and IV 47
Desirable apparatus 47

Chemicals 48

Apparatus 50
Grenet cells; decomposition apparatus; pneumatic trough;
spirit-lamp; barometer; hygrometer; hints 50

Time Apportioned to Nature Study 53