The Sheldon SOLID Project

The Sheldon SOLID Project (Science of Learning Instrument Design) is a STEAM program, presented in partnership with the Saint Louis Science Center, that challenges students to design and create their own musical instrument from recycled materials. SOLID teaches students to be problem solvers, think creatively, and follow a design process.

Classrooms learn about the connected worlds of sound, science, and art through fun and interactive live demonstrations given by the Saint Louis Science Center and Sheldon staff.

FREE classroom opportunities include:

• An age-appropriate and engaging live demonstration on the “Science of Sound” given by a Saint Louis Science Center educator.
• An age-appropriate and engaging live presentation with a Sheldon teaching artist on instrument design, world music, and the engineering cycle.

Curriculum and student handouts are provided to guide classrooms through the process.

Registration opens in August.

The SOLID program is underwritten by generous support the Les Paul Foundation and other generous donors.