STIIX Rocket Project: Ignite Imagination Through Engineering
In the STIIX Rocket Project, learners become aerospace engineers in STIIX-Ville, contributing to the city’s very first space exploration program. Their mission: design a high-performance rocket prototype using simple materials, test for flight stability and altitude, and iterate to optimize performance.
Over ~2–4 hours of programming, students engage with a five-part video series that includes an Introduction, Academic Concepts, How-To Build, Testing & Evaluation, and a Career Spotlight—helping them understand the science behind thrust, drag, stability, and energy transfer.
During the build phase, teams sketch rocket ideas, assemble with STIIX structural sticks and connectors, and craft a flight-ready design using cardstock, fins, and nose cones. Then comes testing: students launch their rockets (safely), collect data, and observe issues like wobble, tilt, or short flight. They analyze flight performance and return to the design table to refine and test again.
As students iterate, they explore real engineering trade-offs: a longer body might help stability but add weight; larger fins may offer control—but could increase drag. Through reflection and redesign, they deepen their understanding of rocket physics and engineering.
Teachers receive a full curriculum package: slide decks, worksheets, design journals, evaluation guides, and reflection prompts—all aligned to NGSS engineering practices.
Bring structure and excitement to hands-on learning with STIIX-Ville — your digital hub for project guides, assessments, and student progress tracking.
What’s Included in the Box:
- STIIX building sticks & connectors
- Cardstock or paper for rocket body & fins
- Nose cone and fin template pieces
- Launch-platform guide / instructions
- Design sketch and build-log worksheets
- Testing & evaluation guide (altitude, stability, flight data)
- Reflection & iteration prompts
- Teacher slide deck & lesson plan
- Instructional video series (5 modules)
