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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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STEMIA Scoop December/January Issue
Our junior high Newspaper Club is excited to publish their latest issue here on the blog. Read about the Dance Unit, Mr. Hoffman’s favourite student slang, the boys’ basketball team and more. Read the November issue here: https://stemiajournal.ca/2024/12/03/stemia-scoop-november-edition/ Read the October issue here: https://stemiajournal.ca/2024/11/04/stemia-scoop-october-edition/ Feature image generated using the WordPress Ai plugin using the text… Read more
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