Skip to main content
iRubric: Instrument Project rubric

iRubric: Instrument Project rubric

find rubric

edit   print   share   Copy to my rubrics   Bookmark   test run   assess...   delete   Do more...
Instrument Project 
Instrument Project
Objective: Students will construct and present a homemade musical instrument. Students will write a report explaining how the instrument works, why they chose the materials they did, and what family the instrument belongs in.
Rubric Code: D55662
By LABrock
Ready to use
Public Rubric
Subject: Science  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12

Powered by iRubric Category
  Exceeds Standard

6 pts

Meets Standard

5 pts

Approaches Standard

3 pts

Below Standard

1 pts

Incomplete

0 pts

Quality of Construction

Exceeds Standard

The instrument is well-constructed and nicely decorated. It is sturdy, neat, and will stand up to repeated playing over a period of time.
Meets Standard

The instrument reflects some effort on construction and decoration. It is reasonably sturdy and neat and will stand up to being played more than once.
Approaches Standard

The instrument reflects some alteration to an existing form to "make" the instrument, may be fragile, and may not stand up to being played more than once. There may be an absence of decoration.
Below Standard

The instrument reflects an existing form with little or no alteration. Pieces may be missing or falling off. Seems "slapped together" in a hurry. There may be a total lack of decoration.
Incomplete

There appears to be no effort in making an instrument.
Quality of Sound

Exceeds Standard

Student is able to play a recognizable tune on the instrument, and can explain how the sound is produced and how different notes are achieved.
Meets Standard

Student can produce good-quality sounds on the instrument and explain how the sound is produced.
Approaches Standard

Student is able to produce a good-quality sound on the instrument with no explanation given.
Below Standard

Student is able to produce a basic sound on the instrument. No explanation given.
Incomplete

Student is unable to produce a sound on the instrument.
Instrument Family

Exceeds Standard

Bonus Points Not Possible in this Category
Meets Standard

Student can accurately state whether this is a string, wind, brass, reed, or percussion instrument and explain why.
Approaches Standard

Student can accurately state whether this is a string, wind, brass, reed, or percussion instrument but cannot explain why without prompts.
Below Standard

Student cannot accurately state whether this is a string, wind, brass, reed, or percussion instrument but can explain why is fits into a family.
Incomplete

Student cannot accurately state whether this is a string, wind, brass, reed, or percussion instrument.
Enter Title
  Exceeds Standard

18 pts

Meets Standard

15 pts

Approaches Standard

10 pts

Below Standard

5 pts

Incomplete

0 pts

Written Report

Exceeds Standard

Report is typed with no errors and does an excellent job of explaining the instrument. All terminology is appropriately used.
Meets Standard

Report is typed with few to no errors and accurately uses terminology to explain the instrument.
Approaches Standard

Report is typed with several errors but accurately uses most of the terminology to explain the instrument.
Below Standard

Report is not typed. It does not use the appropriate terminology to explain the instrument.
Incomplete

Report is not turned in.



Keywords:
  • instrument, music, science



Discuss this rubric




Do more with this rubric:
Preview

Preview

Preview this rubric.
Edit

Edit

Modify this rubric.
Copy

Copy

Make a copy of this rubric and begin editing the copy.

Print

Print

Show a printable version of this rubric.
Categorize

Categorize

Add this rubric to multiple categories.
Bookmark

Bookmark

Bookmark this rubric for future reference.
Assess
Test run

Test run

Test this rubric or perform an ad-hoc assessment.
Grade

Grade

Build a gradebook to assess students.
Collaborate

Collaborate

Apply this rubric to any object and invite others to assess.
Share
Publish

Publish

Link, embed, and showcase your rubrics on your website.
Email

Email

Email this rubric to a friend.
Discuss

Discuss

Discuss this rubric with other members.
 

Do more with rubrics than ever imagined possible.

Only with iRubrictm.


Copyright © 2024 Reazon Systems, Inc.  All rights reserved.
n232