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STEMIA Junior High Science Fair 2025
By Janessa BretnerSTEM Innovation Academy Junior High Science We had 33 students and 25 projects compete in our annual Science Fair! This year it took place in the HIVE. As always, judges, teachers, and students were impressed with the quality of our students projects. Students have been working hard on their projects since September. Well… Read more
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SPARKANOVAS All-Girl Robotics Team
By Wajeeha Chattha Former member of Sparkans FRC 9277 and Founding Member of FRC 10384 Read more
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CO2 Dragsters Design Phase
Our grade 7 students in the Introduction to Design and Engineering STEM Option course have begun an exciting journey to design and build their own CO₂-powered cars. The project begins with the Explore Phase, where students dive into Newton’s Laws of Motion, revisit concepts from their Grade 6 science unit on Air and Aerodynamics, and… Read more
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Biological Diversity – Crayfish Dissection
By Janessa Brettner This year in Science 9, we incorporated a crayfish dissection to enhance our Biodiversity Unit. Students began by exploring the ecological niche of crayfish and their interactions within the ecosystem. They also discussed a local case study on invasive crayfish in Airdrie. Following this, they worked in groups to study structural adaptations.… Read more
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Science Fair – Mentorship
By Janessa Brettner This year’s Science Fair Club featured an exciting opportunity in collaboration with Host-Parasite Interactions, an international research group of parasitologists. Participating students signed up for brief mentorship sessions with a scientist to discuss their CYSF projects and receive expert feedback. Prior to the meeting, students prepared a short summary of their projects. During… Read more
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Enhancing STEM Education with AI Tools
by Tyler ChristiansenSTEM Innovation Academy Junior High Options In today’s classrooms, technology plays an increasingly significant role in enhancing student learning and providing new, real-world experiences. One such technology making waves is artificial intelligence (AI), particularly AI-driven tools like ChatGPT. As educators, we’re constantly exploring ways to bring more engaging, hands-on experiences to students, and ChatGPT is… Read more
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