STIIX Guitar Project

• Grades: K-8
• Number of Students: 8-24, 15-45
• Hours of Content: 2-4
• Additional resources: Lesson Plan

*STIIX Starter Bin ($30) is recommended for first time STIIX users. One Starter Bin is good for unlimited STIIX projects.

Highlights:

Explore Concepts & Careers around GUITARS before building / testing one of your own!

Objective: 

Students will apply principles of sound, vibration, and material science to design, construct, and play a functioning guitar made from everyday materials.

Set in the vibrant city of STIIX-Ville, students are preparing for the town’s upcoming “Battle of the Bands” by creating their own musical instruments. Through this creative engineering challenge, students will explore pitch, resonance, and acoustic design while reflecting on the cultural significance of music and documenting their build process.

What's Included:

• Carboard Boxes
• Plastic Bars
• Guitar Picks
• Piece Clay
• Skewers
• Rubber
• Pencil
• Cardboard Tubes
• Cardboard Cutter
• Hot glue

STIIX Starter Bin includes:

• Low-Temp Glue Guns: Reliable tools for sturdy builds.
• Protective Safety Gloves: To keep those future engineers safe while they work.
• Scissors: Durable enough to handle project materials with ease.
• "STEM-VP" Stickers: The ultimate badge of honor for your students.