Are there any buds on the branches?
If so, where are the buds?
How are the buds protected from rain?
The pupils examine the cones and describe their general shape.
The pupils are asked to break open the tough scales and find the seeds.
Allow the seeds to fall through the air, and thus the pupils will discover the use of the wings attached to the seeds.
The wood is next examined, its colour and odour are noted, and its hardness is tested.
Find articles in the school-room that are made of pine wood.
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The following topics are suggested for aiding in the selection of matter for a lesson on a typical broad-leafed tree: