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Instrument Project
Homemade Musical Instrument Project Rubric
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:
F3C797
By
epederson
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Subject:
Science
Type:
Project
Grade Levels:
6-8, 9-12
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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
Subjects:
Music
Science
Types:
Project
Presentation
Writing
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