STIIX HVAC Project: Building Airflow for a Better Future
In the STIIX HVAC Project, students take on the roles of heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) engineers in STIIX-Ville, where new buildings demand efficient climate control. Their mission: to design and build a duct system that supplies clean, consistent air to a designated space while balancing energy efficiency, insulation, and airflow constraints.
Through approximately 2–4 hours of guided learning, students explore core concepts like thermal energy transfer, airflow dynamics, insulation, and system design. The curriculum includes five instructional videos (Intro, Academic Concepts, How-To, Testing & Evaluation, and a Career Spotlight) to teach both the science and engineering of HVAC systems. Students sketch their design ideas, build prototype ductwork using STIIX components, and test their system to measure airflow, temperature consistency, and energy effectiveness.
During testing, learners collect real data and evaluate how factors like duct shape, insulation thickness, and duct length influence performance. They make trade-offs, iterate their designs, and redesign to optimize for real-world HVAC engineering challenges. Students reflect on how to make systems more efficient, environmentally friendly, and practical for building infrastructure.
Teachers are fully supported with lesson plans, build-logs, worksheets, evaluation guides, and reflection prompts. The project is aligned with NGSS standards (MS-ETS and force/energy practices), giving it academic depth and real-world relevance.
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What’s Included in the Box:
- STIIX building sticks & connectors
- Ductwork-style modular components
- Insulation simulation materials
- Fans or airflow-simulation connectors
- Temperature / airflow measurement tools
- Build-log / sketch templates
- Testing & evaluation guide
- Reflection & redesign prompts
- Teacher slide deck + lesson plan
- Instructional video series (5 modules)
