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SAIT’s Art Smith Aero Centre
On February 13, 2026 a group of options teachers visited the SAIT Art Smith Aero Centre for Training and Technology. “Globally recognized for aviation training, students from all over the world come to learn at SAIT’s Art Smith Aero Centre.” While the spaces are aviation-focused, there are strong connections to making, manufacturing, and engineering throughout… Read more
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Grade 7 Students Connect Classroom Learning to Real-World Careers
By Julia PhilipSWJRH Science, Math and Options Our Grade 7 students at the SW Junior High recently participated in Career Day, an experience designed to help them connect their classroom learning to authentic STEM and STEM-related careers. Students engaged with professionals from a variety of fields, including engineering, aviation, geology, technology, energy, and design. In preparation for… Read more
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Grade 8 Students Explore Renaissance Landmarks in VR
By Rebecca OchitwaGrade 8 Humanities Southwest Junior HIgh Today, students in 8A and 8C explored the Pantheon, Santa Maria del Fiore, and the Arena Chapel through 360° VR videos. After learning about these sites in class, students were able to step inside the spaces virtually, giving them a deeper understanding of their physical scale and… Read more
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Skills Club Term 2
Our second-term Skills Club kicked off on February 4th at SW Junior High in the Maker Space. Over the next few months, students will be building and testing underwater Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs). This term’s project is inspired by the MIT Sea Beaver and SeaPerch programs, giving students a hands-on introduction to underwater robotics and… Read more
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The STEMIA Design Process
The STEM Innovation Academy Design Thinking Process is an innovative approach to the traditional design thinking model. By emphasizing the overlap and continuous exploration throughout the three phases, we encourage a more dynamic and iterative approach to problem-solving. This approach aligns well with the nature of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields, where constant… Read more
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Grade 7 Motion Challenge
By Caitlyn TiedjeSW Junior High Math, Science, and Intro to Computational Thinking Students are wrapping up their final design challenge in our Grade 7 Introduction to Computational Thinking course at the South Junior High Campus. This project aligns with Alberta’s CTF / CTS competencies, with a focus on problem solving, design thinking, and the application… Read more
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