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Musical Instrument Project Rubric 
Homemade Musical Instrument Project Rubric
Students will construct & present a musical instrument made from recycled materials. Instrument must work. Students must produce at least 3 pitches and demonstrate a change in volume. Student must provide a well written paragraph describing the instrument and how sound is produced. Students will work on their projects on March 24-29. The final project will be due on March 30. This is an in class project. Students presentations will be from 1-2 minutes long.
Rubric Code: AX8X2C7
By kcochran74
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Subject: Science  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: K-5

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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. Instrument is very well decorated; no glue, loose strings, or taped spots are evident.
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. Instrument is nicely decorated, but some glue, loose stings, or taped spots are showing through.
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. Decorations do not cover tape, glue or loose strings.
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. Tape, glue and loose strings are easily seen.
Total Points
Quality of Sound

Exceeds Standard

Student can produce good-quality sounds on the instrument and explain how the sound is produced. Student can demonstrate 3 clear pitches and control volume.
Meets Standard

Student is able to produce a good-quality sound on the instrument with no explanation given. Student can demonstrate 3 pitches, though they may not be easily distinguished, and control volume.
Approaches Standard

Student is able to produce a basic sound on the instrument. No explanation given. Pitches may not be distinguishable or there are less than three and volume may/may not be controlled.
Below Standard

Student is unable to produce a sound on the instrument. Student cannot produce the required three pitches. Volume cannot be controlled.
Total Points
Presentation/ Demonstration

Exceeds Standard

Student presented instrument and played without help from the teacher. Student was able to describe to the class how the instrument produced sound. Student spoke clearly and was loud enough for all to hear.
Meets Standard

Student presented instrument and played with little help from the teacher. Student was able to describe to the class how the instrument produced sound. Student spoke somewhat clearly. Student may or may not have been loud enough to hear throughout presentation.
Approaches Standard

Student presented instrument and played with some help from the teacher. Student was able to describe to the class how the instrument produced sound, but needed some assistance. Student had few difficulties speaking clearly and/or was not always loud enough to hear.
Below Standard

Student refused to present instrument and/or play for the teacher. Student was not able to describe to the class how the instrument produced sound and needed some assistance. Student had difficulties speaking clearly and/or was not loud enough to hear.
Total Points
Use of Class Time

Exceeds Standard

Student used all of their class time wisely. They remained focus on completing the task and needed no redirection to focus, work, or be asked to stop playing inappropriately.
Meets Standard

Student used most of their class time wisely. They remained focus on completing the task, but student may have needed a few redirections to focus, work, or be asked to stop playing inappropriately.
Approaches Standard

Student did not used all of their class time wisely. They needed several reminders to focus on completing the task. Student may/may not have been reprimanded for playing inappropriately.
Below Standard

Student did not use class time wisely. They needed constant reminders to focus on completing the task. Student was reprimanded for playing inappropriately.
Total Points
Completion

Exceeds Standard

Student completed the project and the written paragraph in the scheduled time given for the task. No extra time was needed to complete the assignment.
Meets Standard

Students may have completed the project and/or the written paragraph in the schedule amount of time. Student required extra time complete both or part of the task.
Approaches Standard

Student needed extra time to complete both the project and the written paragraph.
or
Student complete one part of the project and not the other part.
Below Standard

Student did not complete the project and the written paragraph in the scheduled time given for the task.
Total Points
Presentation Time

Exceeds Standard

Student presented project within the 3-4 minute time frame.
Meets Standard

Student presented project in 2-3 minutes, or students went over the 4 minute time limit.
Approaches Standard

Student presented project in 1-2 minutes.
Below Standard

Students presentation was 1 minute or less.
Total Points






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