The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1922-07-27
IN
COURSES OF STUDY
Important Changes To Be Made In
Course OF Study Fer Grades


Geography.-Very elementary work,
without text, or with geography prim-
er in the hands of the children, Is to
be given in the fourth grade. The
fifth grade Is to study the elementary
text of the adopted series, making a
general study of North America and a
more intensive study OF the United
States. The sixth grade will begin
and complete the elementary text.
The seventh grade will begin the adj
vanced text of the adopted series at
the beginning of the fifth month and
the use Of the advanced text will be
continued through the eighth grade.
Physiology and Hygiene.-Special
emphasis is placed upon the forma-
ton of good health habits, beginning
with the first grade. More specific
work in the study of hygiene is given
in the fourth grade. The fifth grade
is to use an elementary text on ny.
giene and the sixth grade will contin-
ne text book work in hygiene and ele-
mentary physiology. A thorough re-
view of elementary physiology is out
lined for the first four months of the
seventh grade.
History - The history : language
work for the primary grades is out
lined quite fully as a guide to teach
ers. The work In history for the
fourth grade is to be correlated with
language and other subjects, and with
general school exercises. A rather
complete outline is provided for this
grade, taking the DAY WE CELsE-
BRATE" as the basis for the work.
The fifth grade Is to use an elemen-
tary text, the emphasis being on bio
graphy and history stories. The sixth
grade will give four months to South
Dakota history, two months to our
European background, and three
months to the advanced text Of the
adopted series, studying discoveries,
explorations and colonization. The
seventh grade Is to begin with the
Struggle for America, and take to
Jackson's administration. The eighth
grade is to complete the text giving
attention to recent and cur-
rent history.
Ciyics-A course in CITIZENSHIP,
not involving recitation periods, but
designed to function in the life of the
school, is outlined for the entire
school, but particularly for the first
seven grades. The eighth grade will
study community ciyics for the first
five months, and government for the
last four months. Emphasis Is placed
the function OF government rather
than the form, and an attempt is made
to instill in pupils an appreciation Of
the American constitution.
Arfthmetic-Purely technical and
occupational problems and processes
(except those pertaining TO farmingt
are eliminated by ignoring them.
Such subjects as taxes, insurance,
and bonds, are not presented as
processes, but as infor-
national subjects. Definite specific
work is provided 70 rim farm accounts
in the eighth grade. The eighth grade
pupils, are to use the State College
Farm Account book. giving one day
each week TO the making of entries in
this book. A special bulletin contain
ing the problems, directings to teach
ers, and a key to the work will be is
sued by the State College Extension
Service, and furnished free to teach
ers.
English-The goal suggested in the
old course-that of a close correlation
of all branches i'm E~nglish-is realized
in this course as far as il now seems
feasible. The INTERPRETATION between
reading, language, grammar, general
reading, picture study and other sub
jects, is perhaps, the most striking
feature of the new course. A very
extensive photography is given as a
guide for teachers. In both language
and reading, definite suggestions as tn
methods and devices are given, based
upon child interests. The use of the
adopted text is insisted upon.
Speiling-The adopted text is sup
posed to be used in all grades above
the second. A minimal list of 1890 OF
the most common words used in writ
ing is given throughout the grades, the
grade classification corresponding
quite closely to that Of the Detroit
course.
Agriculture-The course will o IN
tain a course in vitalized agriculture
on the rotation plan to be correlated
with other school subjects. A manual
for the teacher will be printed later.
Examinati0nstThe Department OF
Public Instruction hereafter will pre-
pare final eighth grade examination
question and set a uniform date for
the entire state on which the examin-
alton will be held. County Superin-
tendents are to determine the nature
of the examinations and the manner
of conducting the same for promoting
pupils from one grade to another, in
GLIDING from the seventh to the eighth
grade.
Printing of COurse-The course will
be copyrighted and the printing OF the
will be let to the lowest bidder
July 81, 1922. Printers are asked
to bid on the price per copy for whick
they will furnish the course of study
to the schools OF the state. II is hoped
the course will be ready September
LIST, 1922. Addie C. WEIGH,
County Superintendent.