Robert M. Hughes Academy

Monday 2/8/10

Social Studies- Study Notes for quiz tomorrow

Math- Textbook 1-18 p. 474

ELA- write a sentence using each vocabulary word

Science- Write a paragraph describing how

an arch bridge uses compression to

bear the weights that they must carry?

Tuesday 2/9/10

Social Studies- Finish map

Math- Enrichment 9-1

ELA- Write a sentense using each spelling word

Science- Work on paper for project.

Wednesday 2/10/10

Social Studies- Review notes for test tomorrow

Math- Practice 9-2

ELA- complete short story

Science- Make an illustration of your bridge design

and describe how you are using popsicles

to spread the weight from the roadway

Thursday 2/11/10

Social Studies- None

Math- Re-teach 9-3

ELA- study for test on Friday

Science- Complete papers and projects

Friday 2/12/10

Social Studies- None

Math- Enrichment 9-3

ELA- Vacation Packet

Science- No homework

Monday 2/8/10

Social Studies- Study map of Africa

Math- Practice 8-1

ELA- write a sentence using each vocabulary word

Science- Work on “Kinetic Cars” paper

Tuesday 2/9/10

Social Studies- Study map of Africa

Math- Re-teach 8-5

ELA- Write a sentense using each spelling word

Science- Finish “Kinetic Cars” paper

Wednesday 2/10/10

Social Studies- Study map of Africa (quiz tomorrow)

Math- Re-teach 8-6

ELA- complete short story

Science- Review sheet for chapter

Thursday 2/11/10

Social Studies- None

Math- Re-teach 8-7

ELA- study for test on Friday

Science- Study for test

Friday 2/12/10

Social Studies-None

Math- Practice 8-7

ELA- Vacation Packet

Science- MCAS packet

Mon. 2-8

                Soc. St.- Bring in an article about

Black History

                Math- 3 digit division worksheet

                ELA- Present tense worksheet

                Science- none

Tues. 2-9

                Soc. St.-  read an article about civil rights

movement/black history and read

with parents

                Math-  Division practice

                ELA- Vocabulary Crossword

                Science- none

Wed. 2-10

                Soc. St.-  Bring in something to put into

a time capsule

                Math- Study for quiz

                ELA- study for test

                Science-  none

Thurs. 2-11

                Soc. St.- Write a paragraph about what

you want to be when you grow up

                Math-  none

                ELA- none

                Science- none

Fri. 2-12

                Soc. St.- none

                Math-  none

                ELA- reading adventure logs

                Science- none

Monday, Fev. 8

ELA – Write vocabulary words 5 times each.

          Study spelling words (list provided to

students).

Vocabulary words – canyon, pride, swiftly,

skillful, feast, gazing, arranged.

Math – Complete Practice 5.7

Tuesday, Feb. 9

ELA – Use each vocabulary word in a sentence.

          Write spelling words 3 times each.

Study the words.

Math – Com0plete Practice 5.8

Wednesday, Feb, 10

ELA – Complete review worksheet.

Math – Complete Practice 5.9

Thursday, Feb. 11

ELA – Complete review worksheet.

Math – Complete Practice 5.10

Friday, Feb. 12

MCAS practice

February 8, 2010

Social Studies: Research Paper on Famous

African American due February

12, 2010

Math: Complete worksheet PS 11-4 and

PS 11-5

ELA: Complete Challenge Book, page 25

& Practice Book page 24

Study spelling words jelly, belly, bunny,

funny, furry, hurry, take, came, world, and

over for test on February 12, 2010

Science: None

February 9, 2010

Social Studies: Research Paper on Famous

African American due February 12, 2010

Math: Complete worksheet PS 11-6

ELA: Complete Challenge Book, page 27 &

Practice Book page 26

Science: None

February 10, 2010

Social Studies: Research Paper on Famous

African American due February 12, 2010

Math: Complete worksheet PS 11-7

ELA: Complete Challenge page 29 and

Practice Book page 27

Science: None

February 11, 2010

Social Studies: Research Paper on Famous

African American due February 12, 2010

Math: Complete worksheet PS 11-8

ELA: Complete Challenge Book page 29 &

Language Handbook page 92

Science: None

February 12, 2010

Social Studies: None

Math: Vacation Packet

ELA: Vacation Packet

Science: None

Monday 2-8-10

SOCIAL STUDIES: Ask your child, “Why was it

not fair to give marshmallows to only

friends who wore white socks today?”

(We will be discussing Black History this month.)

MATH HOMEWORK: Practice page 64- weight
ELA HOMEWORK: Practice page 19- letter o and p

SCIENCE: Ask your child, “What type of things are

in motion?” (living organisms)
Tuesday 2-9-10
SOCIAL STUDIES: Ask your child, “Who was Martin

Luther King Jr.?”

MATH HOMEWORK: Enrichment page 65- weight
ELA HOMEWORK: Phonics practice page 20- op words

SCIENCE: Ask your child, “what type of forces make

nonliving things move?” (push, pull, lift)

Wednesday 2-10-10
SOCIAL STUDIES: Ask your child,

“What is a Peace Walk?”

MATH HOMEWORK: Practice page 66- hot

or cold temperature
ELA HOMEWORK: Practice page 21, and recite

-op word flashcards

SCIENCE: Ask your child, “What are some machines

that help people work?” (washer machine,

sewing machine, lawn mower)

Thursday 2-11-10
SOCIAL STUDIES: Ask your child, “Who was

Rosa Parks?”

MATH HOMEWORK: Practice page 67. Vacation

Packet will be sent home today.
ELA HOMEWORK: Practice page 21- -op word

sentences

SCIENCE: If you wish, have your child bring in

Valentine’s Day treats or cards.

Friday 2-12-10
SOCIAL STUDIES: Have your child practice

singing Take Me Out to the Ball Game.

The class will sing this song for our Black

History Celebration.

MATH HOMEWORK: Work on Vacation Packet

ELA HOMEWORK: Work on Vacation Packet. Spend at

least 15 minutes reading to your child. Record

the story on your child’s Reading

Adventure’s Log.

SCIENCE: None