. Handbook of nature-study for teachers and parents, based on the Cornell nature-study leaflets. Nature study. Bird Study 31 ful flowing barbs that form the setting to the central gem, are all a training in sesthetics as well as in nature-study. After the children have studied such a feather let them see the peacock either in reality or in picture and give them stories about this bird of Juno; a bird so incon- spicuous if it were not for his great spread of tail, that a child seeing it first cried, "Oh, oh, see this old hen all in bloom!" The whole question of sexual selection may be
. Handbook of nature-study for teachers and parents, based on the Cornell nature-study leaflets. Nature study. Bird Study 31 ful flowing barbs that form the setting to the central gem, are all a training in sesthetics as well as in nature-study. After the children have studied such a feather let them see the peacock either in reality or in picture and give them stories about this bird of Juno; a bird so incon- spicuous if it were not for his great spread of tail, that a child seeing it first cried, "Oh, oh, see this old hen all in bloom!" The whole question of sexual selection may be made as plain as need be for the little folks, by „ 7 j: .1 t u 4 i 11 . ... ,, _,i J ji Peacock feathers. Is beauty usefnir Simply telhng them that the mother bird chooses for her mate the one which is most brightly and beautifully dressed, and make much of the comb and wattles of the rooster and gobbler as additions to the brilliancy of their LESSON II Feathers as Ornament Leading thought—The color of feathers and often their shape are for the purpose of making birds more beautiful; while in others, the color of the feathers protects them from the observation of their enemies. Methods—While parts of this lesson relating to fowls, may be given in primary grades, it is equally fitted for pupils who have a wider knowledge of birds. Begin with a comparison of the plumage of the hen and the rooster. Then, if possible, study the turkey gobbler and a peacock in life or in pictures. Also the plumage of a Rouen duck and drake, and if possible, the Baltimore oriole, the goldfinch, the scarlet tanager and the cardinal. Observations—i. Note difference in shape and color of the tail feathers of hen and rooster. 2. Do the graceful curved tail feathers of the rooster help him in flying? Are they stiff enough to act as a rudder? 3. If not of use in flying what are they for? Which do you think the more beautiful the hen or the rooster? 4. In what respects is the rooster
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