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Calgary Youth Science Fair 2025
This year’s Calgary Youth Science Fair (CYSF) was held on April 10-12, 2025 at the Olympic Oval. The fair was host to over 700 grade 5-12 projects from 100 calgary area schools. STEM Innovation Academy SW Junior High was incredibily well represented by our 15 teams led by Ms. Janessa Bretner. Check out this link Read more
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Gears and Hills: Grade 8 Mechanical Systems.
By Mr. David JosephSTEMIA Junior High Science This week in Science 8, students prepared for our Hill Climb Challenge, which will take place next Wednesday, April 16th. Students were given a variety of measurements from different bicycles and asked to calculate gear and speed ratios for various wheel and gear sizes. We also introduced a Read more
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Reimagining Spaces: Architecture Students Redesign the Makerspace
By Tyler ChristiansenSTEMIA Junior High Options In our Architecture class, students took on a unique challenge—reimagining our school’s Makerspace as a completely different space based on student needs. Using SketchUp, a 3D CAD software, they redesigned the room into creative alternatives like a library, cafeteria, student lounge, and more. But before jumping into the design Read more
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Designing with Empathy: Prosthetic Prototypes in Biomedical Engineering
By Tyler Christiansen STEMIA Junior High Options In our Biomedical Engineering course, students stepped into the shoes of real-world designers by creating prosthetic prototypes tailored to a patient’s needs. But these weren’t just any patients—each student interviewed an AI-generated patient through ChatGPT, learning about their daily challenges and mobility goals. This exercise helped students develop Read more
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STEMIA Junior High Options
At STEM Innovation Academy Junior High, we empower students to explore a diverse range of skills and courses across all strands. This broad exposure helps students discover and nurture their passions and interests, guiding them toward meaningful pathways in high school and beyond. Throughout their three years, every student will engage in 12 of 15 Read more
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Intro to Design and Engineering Skill Stations
Our grade 7 students at the SW campus have completed their drawings and designs for their CO2 cars, and have begun learning how to safely use the hand and power tools in our Maker Space. After a class on safety and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), students rotate through 6 stations in small groups to try Read more
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