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Homemade Musical Instrument Project Rubric 
Homemade Musical Instrument Project Rubric
S8P4 Students will explore the wave nature of sound and EM radiation. e. Relate the properties of sound to everyday experiences. 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.
Rubric Code: M75B8W
By teacherofdeaf
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Subject: Science  
Type: Presentation  
Grade Levels: (none)

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  Exceeds Standard

4 pts

Meets Standard

3 pts

Approaches Standard

2 pts

Below Standard

1 pts

Total Points

(N/A)

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.
Total Points
Quality of Sound

Exceeds Standard

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

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

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

Student is unable to produce a sound on the instrument.
Total Points
Structure

Exceeds Standard

Student can accurately play the instrument and all the pieces are secure.
Meets Standard

Student can accurately play the instrument and most of the pieces are secure.
Approaches Standard

Student cannot accurately play the instrument and many pieces are not secure.
Below Standard

Student cannot play the instrument because the pieces are not secure.
Total Points
Presentation / Demonstration

Exceeds Standard

Student included all components required in the presentation. He or she did so without prompts from the teacher.
Meets Standard

Student included most components required in the presentation without prompting from the teacher.
Approaches Standard

Student includes some components required in the presentation without prompting. There is little motivation seen.
Below Standard

Student has to be prompted to provide any components required in the presentation. There is a lack of motivation seen.
Total Points
Creativity and Design

Exceeds Standard

Student created an unique instrument using a variety of material and altering all of the materials.
Meets Standard

Student created an unique instrument using a variety of materials and by altering some of the materials.
Approaches Standard

Student created an instrument with a variety of materials.
Below Standard

Student created an instrument using basic materials.
Total Points




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