The general subject of this year's work may well be the Homes of Insects. This is a most interesting topic, and if well taught will inspire the pupils to much individual observation and collecting.
The questions to be asked concerning insect homes are:
Of what material are they made? How are they made? What is the purpose of the home? Is it made by the insect for itself to live in, or is it made by the mother for the protection of her young? Is it made as a protection for the insects while they are eating, or do they go out to feed and come back only to rest and spend the night or day?
Fall work.—Leaf rollers: Insect Life, p. 206; Ways of the Six-Footed, p. 119.
Leaf miners: Insect Life, p. 208; Ways of the Six-Footed, p. 29.
Galls: Insect Life, p. 210; Outdoor Studies, pp. 18, 38-39.
Fall web worm: Insect Life, p. 200.
Scallop shell moth: Insect Life, p. 201.
Nests of silver spotted skipper: Insect Life, p. 203; Everyday Butterflies, p. 190.
Bag worms: Insect Life, p. 204. Ant lions: Outdoor Studies, p. 81.