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Create Your Own Musical Instrument Project Rubric 
Create Your Own Musical Instrument Project Rubric
Objective: Students will research how musical instruments make sounds and the four basic categories of musical instruments (string, wind, brass, and percussion). Students will construct and present a homemade musical instrument from recycled materials. They will be required to play a simple song on their instrument.
Rubric Code: FXBWB6X
By jtutor92
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Subject: (General)  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: K-5, 9-12

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  Exceeds Expectation

5 pts

Meets Expectation

3 pts

Approaches Expectation

2 pts

Below Expectation

1 pts

Quality of Construction

Exceeds Expectation

The instrument is well-constructed and nicely decorated. It is sturdy, neat, and will stand up to repeated playing over a period of time.
An obvious amount of
time was spent planning your project.
Meets Expectation

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.
The instrument is well-made and creative. Some elements were done in a hurry. The instrument meets the requirements of loudness and
pitch.
Approaches Expectation

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.
The instrument is untidy and rushed.
Below Expectation

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.
Quality of Sound

Exceeds Expectation

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

The instrument produces the intended sound. The instrument meets the requirements of loudness and pitch. You can demonstrate a simple tune or
rhythm with your instrument.
Meets Expectation

Student is able to produce a good-quality sound on the instrument with no explanation given.
The instrument
functions but not as well as it could. You can demonstrate a simple tune or rhythm with your instrument.
Approaches Expectation

Student is able to produce a basic sound on the instrument. No explanation given.
It functions, but does not function very well. The instrument cannot meet many of the requirements of loudness, pitch, and tune.
Below Expectation

Student is unable to produce a sound on the instrument.
The majority of the required elements are not met.
Presentation / Demonstration

Exceeds Expectation

Student presented instrument and played song without help from the teacher.
Meets Expectation

Student presented instrument and played with little help from the teacher.
Approaches Expectation

Student presented instrument and played with some help from the teacher.
Below Expectation

Student refused to present instrument and/or play for the teacher.
Use of Material

Exceeds Expectation

Student created an instruments from materials that were ALL found at home.
Meets Expectation

Student created an instrument that had materials mostly found at home.
Approaches Expectation

Student created an instrument with materials that were not found at home.
Below Expectation

Student brought in an actual instrument purchased at a store.
Creativity

Exceeds Expectation

The instrument is well-made and creative.
Student made more than the expected effort in making their instrument look and sound creative.
Meets Expectation

Student made solid effort in making their instrument look and sound creative.
Approaches Expectation

Student made some effort in making their instrument look and sound creative. instrument look and sound creative.
Below Expectation

Student showed minimal or no effort in making their instrument look and sound creative.
Teamwork

Leader's Score (max 15 points)
Exceeds Expectation

Almost always listens to, shares with, and supports the efforts of others. Tries to keep people working well together.

(15, 14, 13)
Meets Expectation

Usually listens to, shares, with, and supports the efforts of others. Does not cause "waves" in the group.


(12, 11, 10, 9)
Approaches Expectation

Often listens to, shares with, and supports the efforts of others, but sometimes is not a good team member.

(8, 7, 6, 5, 4)
Below Expectation

Rarely listens to, shares with, and supports the efforts of others. Often is not a good team player.


(3, 2, 1, 0)






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