CASE STUDIES

Case Studies: How STEMMinds Enhances STEM Education

Crophelp.AI Case Study (2026)

Crophelp.AI Case Study (2026)

AI in the Classroom: Diagnosing Real Crops with CropHelp AI How a Grade 10 computer studies class used STEM Minds' CropHelp AI to explore machine-learning confidence through hands-on plant science. Overview CropHelp AI is a STEM Minds Beta application that lets users...

Farm in a Box Grow Kit with IOT Case Study

Farm in a Box Grow Kit with IOT Case Study

Farm In A Box (FIAB) Grow Kit: A Cross-Curricular IoT Pilot in a YRDSB Secondary School (2026) THE CHALLENGE Secondary school computer science classrooms often struggle to connect abstract programming concepts to tangible, real-world outcomes — and to other...

Automating Crop Health Monitoring with Drones

Automating Crop Health Monitoring with Drones

Responding to the growing demands on agricultural efficiency and sustainability, the farm has embraced drone technology to move beyond traditional, manual methods of crop monitoring. This case study details the implementation of a sophisticated drone system for...

Automating the Future of Farming with Robotics

Automating the Future of Farming with Robotics

In the face of persistent agricultural challenges, STEM Minds and Boreal Farms have strategically adopted robotics to transform traditional labor-intensive tasks to showcase innovations in this sector. The implementation of a multi-robot system, including the OZ and...

The AI Advantage: Precision Crop Management at Boreal Farm

The AI Advantage: Precision Crop Management at Boreal Farm

In the dynamic world of modern agriculture, STEM Minds and Boreal Farms are exploring and sharing cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to revolutionize crop management. They are looking at new ways of small scale farming by exploring AI modelling systems...

Inclusive Education: A Farm-Based Learning Model

Inclusive Education: A Farm-Based Learning Model

At Boreal Farms, education is not a one-size-fits-all concept. Recognizing the limitations of traditional learning environments, the farm has become a unique classroom for adults and youth with developmental and intellectual disabilities, as well as youth on the...

Real-Time Data for a Smarter Farm

Real-Time Data for a Smarter Farm

In the heart of modern agriculture, STEM Minds and Boreal Farms is pioneering the use of Internet of Things (IoT) technology to gain a deeper, more accurate understanding of its crops. They are building tools and exploring how to move away from subjective, manual...

AgriTech Program

AgriTech Program

The CHALLENGE  The agricultural sector in Canada faces a significant skills gap, particularly in innovative areas like AgriTech. Canada imports a large portion of its fresh vegetables despite having the potential to grow much more domestically. This situation...

STEAM hub & Jason Learning

The CHALLENGE JASON is a non-profit organization that champions STEM education for K-12 students. Their curriculum goes beyond textbooks, immersing students in real-world scenarios mentored by leading STEM professionals. These comprehensive programs provide a rich...