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Creative Computing Kinetic Electronics
Our grade 9 Creative Computing course is wrapping up their electronic componentry arc by showcasing their kinetic art or interactive devices. Students were tasked with combining 3 Microbit microcontrollers, Hummingbird Bit Controllers, sensors, servos and LEDs to create a device that embodies the course title: Creative Computing. Students in this term levelled up their designs Read more
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Grade 9 Science Debate: Students Tackle Alberta’s Energy and Tech Future
By Janessa BretnerSTEMIA SW Junior High Science After two months of preparation, including many 7:30 a.m. mornings, dedicated Grade 9 Science students brought their research and critical thinking skills to life in the first Science 9 Debate. Exploring some of Alberta’s most pressing issues—nuclear energy, data centres, and electric vehicles—students delivered compelling arguments and demonstrated Read more
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STEMIA Scoop Student Newspaper- March & April Edition
Read the latest from our STEMIA Scoop Student Newspaper Club from the Junior High. Follow our reporting on the Student Vote for the recent Federal Election, eSports Teams, a movie and book review, and more. Read more
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Electrochemical Cell Lab Grade 9
An electrochemical cell converts chemical potential energy into electrical energy. This is accomplished by two electrodes of different chemical potential placed in an electrolyte, resulting in a potential difference between the two electrodes and generation of current electricity. Once all the chemicals in the cell are exhausted—converted to products—the cell no longer generates electrical current. Read more
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Cisco Girls in ICT Day: “Inspiring a New Generation of Tech Leaders”
By Tara SeibSTEMIA Junior High SW Student Services Lead On Thursday, April 24, 2025, STEMIA proudly sent 34 Grade 9 girls to spend the day at Cisco Calgary. They explored Artificial Intelligence technology, Design Thinking, and Programming, and had the opportunity to network with female professionals currently working in the tech industry. “At Cisco Canada, Read more
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Chess Team Competes at Renert School
On Tuesday April 8, 2025 our STEMIA Chess Teams from the SW Junior High and our High School attended a chess tournament at Renert School in the NW. Also competing at the event was Renert School, Westmount Charter School and Notre Dame High School. UPCOMING EVENT: We are looking for parent volunteers to assist in Read more
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