Robert Paxton
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Nashville, Tennessee, United States
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Currently serving as an Assistant Principal at an Elementary School. I have worked in numerous grade levels across multiple districts. I have been a 6th,7th and 8th grade science teacher. I have also taught 5th grade math and 7th grade Social Studies. I have done a lot of work as a intervention teacher. My last in class position was a 5-8th grade STEAM position where I worked with kids on the engineering design process, coding, technology and career readiness. I have also worked as the Dean of Students and now serve as the AP.
My wife also helps me support items, She is a certified educator and artist who has experience in High School and Middle School English, 5th and 6th Grade Social Studies and 5-8 Art.
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Sweet Introductions Measurment and Prediction Lab or Math Activity
Introduction: Today we are going to explore Estimation and Measurement. We are going to use Hersey Kisses to measure some different aspects of the candy. Do not eat your candies until told to. Materials: Hersey Kisses, rulers, scales, stopwatches or clock with second hand, pencil, data sheet Procedure: Take out one Hersey Kiss, do not unwrap.Estimate and record your estimates on the data tracker below.Using the appropriate tool, measure for each piece of data and record it below.Answer the refl
Not Specific
Basic Operations, Engineering, Measurement
CCSS, NGSS
1.MD.A.1
, 1.MD.A.2
, 2.MD.A.1
+3
Earth: The Apple of My Eye Fraction Activity
The purpose of this lesson is to connect some fraction work with understanding about the usable land of the world. It can be done in either the Math classroom or in the science classroom and allows for multiple opportunities for students to see how fractions relate to the whole and be impactful for students to see how small of a sliver of land is actually usable. Standards( Examples) Science K-ESS2-2 Earth's Systems Construct an argument supported by evidence for how plants and animals (includi
Not Specific
Earth Sciences, Fractions, Writing
CCSS, NGSS
3.NF.A.3
, 4.NF.B.3
, 4.NF.B.3a
+8
Dots Estimation Activity
Dots The Lesson Plan The purpose of the lesson is to have students look at the dot image and come up with an estimation about how many dots are in the rectangle. The hope is that the students think about what they see and then they can come up with an idea of how to estimate the quantity. This activity will give you a good introduction into the thinking and estimation process. Example standards: 3.MD Solve problems involving measurement and estimation of intervals of time, liquid volumes, and m
Not Specific
Measurement, Mental Math, Other (Science)
CCSS
K.MD.A.1
, 2.MD.A.3
, 3.MD.A.2
+4
PHET: Build an Atom Simulation Worksheet
Worksheet I used with the PHET: Build an Atom Simulation digital lab work. Digital Lab
6th - 8th
Algebra, Chemistry, Science
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About the store
Experience
Currently serving as an Assistant Principal at an Elementary School. I have worked in numerous grade levels across multiple districts. I have been a 6th,7th and 8th grade science teacher. I have also taught 5th grade math and 7th grade Social Studies. I have done a lot of work as a intervention teacher. My last in class position was a 5-8th grade STEAM position where I worked with kids on the engineering design process, coding, technology and career readiness. I have also worked as the Dean of Students and now serve as the AP.
My wife also helps me support items, She is a certified educator and artist who has experience in High School and Middle School English, 5th and 6th Grade Social Studies and 5-8 Art.
Awards & shining teacher moments
School Level Middle School Teacher of the Year 2x, STEAM School Level Leader of the Year, Multiple conferences presentations and celebrations. Current school is awarded for High Growth and Achievement.
My own education history
B.S. Multidisplinary Studies K-8 Education, M.A. Curriculum and Instruction- Reading Specialist, eDS Instructional Leadership
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