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Homemade Musical Instrument Project Rubric 
Homemade Musical Instrument Project Rubric
OBJECTIVES: 1) The student will manufacture an instrument from found objects (recycled items.) 2) The student will learn how to re-purpose (recycle) items to create an instrument. 3) Students will analyze the sound of their instrument and describe its tone color. 4) Students will analyze how to improve their instruments.
Rubric Code: EX88B7W
By carabieber
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Subject: Music  
Type: Presentation  
Grade Levels: K-5

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4 pts


3 pts


2 pts


1 pts

Quality of Construction

4

The instrument is well-constructed and nicely decorated. It is sturdy, neat, and will stand up to repeated playing over a period of time.
3

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.
2

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 is an absence of decoration.
1

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 is no decoration.
Quality of Sound / Tone Color

4

Student can produce good-quality sounds on the instrument and explain how the sound is produced. Student can use at least 3 adjectives to describe the instrument's tone color.
3

Student is able to produce a good-quality sound on the instrument with no explanation given.
Student can use at least 2 adjectives to describe the instrument's tone color.
2

Student is able to produce a basic sound on the instrument. No explanation of how sound produced is given. Student can barely describe tone color.
1

Student is unable to produce a sound on the instrument. Does not describe tone color at all.
Instrument Family (for grades 4-5)

4

Student can accurately state whether this is a string, wind, brass, or percussion instrument and explain why.
3

Student can accurately state whether this is a string, wind, brass, or percussion instrument but cannot explain why without prompts.
2

Student cannot accurately state whether this is a string, wind, brass, or percussion instrument.
1

Student cannot determine what type of instrument they built even with teacher prompts.
Presentation / Demonstration

4

Student included all components required in the presentation. He or she did so without prompts from the teacher.
3

Student included most components required in the presentation without prompting from the teacher.
2

Student includes some components required in the presentation without prompting. There is little motivation seen.
1

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






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