GK-12 Fellow Profile

Van S. Blackwood

Education

  • B.S. Chemistry ~ Northern Arizona University

Research

  • Mechanical Engineering ~ Thermal Fluids
  • Advisor ~ Jason Porter

Interests

  • Bicycling
  • Bicycle Assembly
  • Cooking
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Hog Hunting
  • Running
  • Skiing ~ water and Snow
 
Photo of Van S. Blackwood

Meeker Elementary School ~ 2010 to Present

Aurora Hills Middle School ~ 2009 to 2010

Teachers:

  • 6th Grade Mathematics and Earth Science ~ Ms. Lynae Freese
  • 7th Grade Biology ~ Mrs. Tanya Griego

About GK-12 Learning Partnership

Lesson Plans

  • Bird Respiratory System
  • Non-newtonian fluids
  • Ecosystems Video Lesson
  • Natural Resources
  • Lung Volume
  • Impact Crater Presentation
  • Fractions Lesson
  • Mentos Geyser
  • Sound Lesson
  • Candle Lesson

    • Support for this work is provided by the National Science Foundation's Graduate Education, NSF, DGE-0638719