FIFTH GRADE. Interval work and other drills continued; give much rapid, skip ping interval practice. Intermediate tones and chromatic scale. Much two-part and some three-part work. Marks of expression. Singing simple selections in a more "finished" manner. Names of notes on lines, spaces, and added lines, and spaces on the staff. Both clefs D, C, fine, repetition marks. The beat, multiple beat, and divided beat. Sight reading, give abundant exercise. SIXTH GRADE. Continue interval and other drills. Chromatic scale continued and intermediate tones. Minor scales begun. Songs and exercises in both two parts and three parts. Study the bass clef. Emphasize thought, feeling, and expression. Syncopated rhythm. Explain its relation to "rag time" and to poor musical taste and a low sense of musical appreciation. Write the major scales and chromatic scale in the keys of c, f, and g. Sustain interest by exact and rapid drill in careful and systematic work in all that has been taught hitherto. Encourage instrumental work. Use the phonograph to develop and cultivate a taste for the best in musical appreciation. Give short musical programs or recitals quarterly. 15537-15- -8 MANNERS AND RIGHT CONDUCT. Outlines for this subject are in preparation and will be included in the corrected and complete edition of this course of study. In the meantime teachers should use the textbooks on the authorized list. 116 PHYSICAL TRAINING. In outlining a course for physical training it is better to plan the work to meet the nascent stages of the pupils than to arrange it according to the academic grades. Instructors should give those exercises and games that meet the needs and wants of their pupils. It should always be kept in mind that the object of physical training is to meet the needs of all pupils and not the few who are athletically inclined. The legitimate needs of the pupils may be enumerated under three headings, namely: (a) Body-better health, better physique, greater strength proportionately distributed, poise, ease and grace of movement, and recreation. (b) Mind-judgment, firmness, quickness of decision, obedience, alertness, attention, imitation, quickness of perception, rapid coordination between mind and body. (c) Moral-courtesy, honesty, loyalty, chivalry, kindness, sympathy, clean sport, fair play, self-control, self-reliance. The great value of physical training is now being recognized in the public schools throughout the world and was recognized early by the Germans, for in 1796 a German author said, "Gymnastic sports are possessed of something so grand, are so heart cheering, have such power of influencing national thought, to lead and guide the nation, to influence the people with patriotism, have such power to develop their sense of justice, to raise their standard of virtue, and to diffuse even among the lowliest classes a certain degree of culture, that I do not hesitate to declare them one of the nation's best means of education." In beginning physical training in the classrooms it is advisable to arrange pupils in the room, drilling them in sitting, rising, standing, and resting positions and positions of the arms. Whenever the weather permits, the pupils should be given the benefit of having all drills, marches, games, etc., out of doors. There is no better means of arousing sluggish children than a good, brisk, short drill out of doors. Headaches may often be cured in this way. If gymnastic exercises, games, etc., are given indoor, after the first exercise monitors should open doors and windows in such manner as not to permit a draft to strike any pupil, and close them while the pupils are being seated after the last exercise. All marching and facing used in dismissals, changing classrooms. assemblies, etc., should be in accordance with the United States Army drill regulations. GROUP I (AGES 6 TO 9). Teach sitting, standing, and resting positions; positions of the arms; and the necessary commands as attention, forward, march. halt. position. Stress should be placed on forming and fixing correct habits of breathing, walking, standing, and sitting. Give breathing exercises. All breathing exercises should be given slowly. Daily practice should be given in the setting-up exercises used by the United States Army. These exercises may be supplemented by suitable drills from authorized physical training manuals. Give drills in marching. Use United States Army drill regulations. Strict attention should be given to exercises for the correction of physical defects. Give gymnastics for the development of the different parts of the body. Suitable environment should be provided for free, active, and imitative plays, as follows: In a sand pile, making caves, hills, rivers, farms, villages, etc. Games of experimentation, of chasing, throwing, hunting, etc., as Individual athletics for bar competition. (See p. 123.) Drill in the different positions suggested in Group I. Breathing exercises daily. When necessary to give them indoor, see that the room is ventilated thoroughly. Daily drill in setting-up exercises, supplemented by other drills for development. Marching: Follow regulations of United States Army. Dumb-bell and wand drills. Free gymnastics for the correction of common physical defects of the head and neck, shoulders, spine, flat chest, waist, hips, arms, leg, thigh, weak back, etc. Suitable space and equipment should be provided for free active plays, and for games of running, jumping, throwing, chasing. etc. |