"Teachers of nature study and of elementary agriculture are beginning to realize that if these subjects are to have a permanent place in the curriculum they must be something more than a study of book. In the attempt to make the work more practical, emphasis in being placed upon field practicum...

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Main Author:	Lane, C. H. (Author)
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	Washington, D.C. U.S. Dept. of Agriculture 1914
Series:	Farmers' bulletin 606
Subjects:	Insects / Collection and preservation Agriculture / Study and teaching Landwirtschaft
Summary:	"Teachers of nature study and of elementary agriculture are beginning to realize that if these subjects are to have a permanent place in the curriculum they must be something more than a study of book. In the attempt to make the work more practical, emphasis in being placed upon field practicums, observation trips, laboratory exercises and home projects. In connection with such practical work there is need for greater effort to stimulate interest in the recitation and a closer linking of the work of the classroom with the practical work. Inasmuch s a proper use of illustrative materials will do much toward arousing interest and making the subjects of nature study and agriculture more vital, the following pages give suggestions concerning the collection and preservation of insects and other material for use in rural schools." -- p. [2]
Item Description:	What materials should be collected -- Suggestions concerning the arrangement of materials -- Collection of insects -- Keeping live insects : breeding cages -- Collection of rock and soil specimens -- Other illustrative material -- How to use a soil survey map -- The agricultural museum
Physical Description:	18 S. Ill.