4. _Soil._--What is the nature of the soil--clay, sand, gravel, field loam? Was subsoil spread on the surface when the grounds were graded? Is the soil poor or rich, and why do you think so? Is it stony? What can be done to improve the soil? (Geography, language.) 5. _Ground cover._--What is on the ground--sod or weeds, or is it bare? What do you think would be the best ground cover, and why? (Geography, language.) 6. _Trees and bushes._--How many trees and bushes are there on the ground? Were they planted, or did they come up of themselves? Make a map showing where the principal ones are. Name all the kinds, putting the trees in one list and the bushes in another. Do any of the trees need pruning, and why? State whether any of them have been injured or are unhealthy. (Geography, language.) 7. _Tenants._--What animals live or have lived on the school premises? What birds' nests do you find (these may be found in winter)? Hornets' nests? Perhaps you can find cocoons or egg-masses of insects in winter, and the active insects themselves in spring and fall. What birds visit the place? Do rabbits or mice or moles or frogs inhabit the premises? (Geography, language.) 8. _Natural features._--Describe any strong natural features, as rocks, ponds, streams, groves. What views do you get from the school grounds? (Geography, language.) 2. _Exercises on the School Structures._ 9. _Buildings._--How many buildings are on the grounds, including sheds, etc.? Give the sizes in lengths and widths. Brick or wood? Color? Make a map or chart showing the position of these structures, being careful to have the buildings properly proportioned with reference to the entire area. (Language, geography.) 10. _Repairs needed._--Describe what condition the structures are in. Tell whether repairs are needed on foundations, side walls, roof, belfry, chimney, steps, doors, windows, paint. (Language.) 11. _Flag pole._--Where is your flag pole? Could it be in a better place? How tall is it above ground? How much in diameter at the base? What kind of wood? Painted? How deep in the ground? When was it put up? What repairs does it need? (Language.) 3. _General Exercises._ 12. _History._--When was the land set aside for a school? When was the school house built? Who built it? (History, language.) 13. _Cost._--Try to find out what the land cost. What the building cost. Are they worth as much now? (History, language.) 14. _Government._--Determine what officers have general control of the school. How did they come to be officers? How long do they hold office? What are the duties of each? Determine whether your school receives any aid from the State. (Government.) 15. _Improvement._--Tell what you think should be done to improve the school grounds and the school structures. (Language.)