Handbook of Nature Study Notes 4

The Uses of Scientific Names (pp 10 - 11)

    "My own practice has been to use the popular names of species, except in cases where confusion might ensue, and to use the scientific names for anatomical parts."
    "The child should never be required to learn the name of anything in the nature-study work; but the name should be used so often and so naturally in his presence that he will learn it without being conscious of the process."

The Field Notebook (pp 13 - 15)
"To make the notebook a success the following rules should be observed:

1. The book should be considered the personal property of the child and should never be criticized by the teacher except as a matter of encouragement..
2. A graphic drawing is far better than a long description of a natural object.
3. The spelling, language, and writing of the notes should all be exempt from criticism.
4. Outlines [designed by the teacher] for observing certain plants or animals may be placed in the notebook previous to the field excursion so as to give definite points for the work. 
5. No child should be compelled to have a notebook.