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Musical Instrument Project Rubric 
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: KX868AW
By smcagney
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Subject: Music  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: K-5

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  Exceeds Expectations

100 pts

Proficient

85 pts

Progressing

75 pts

Basic

50 pts

Total Points

(N/A)

Quality of Construction

Exceeds Expectations

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

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.
Progressing

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.
Basic

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 Expectations

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

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

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

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

Exceeds Expectations

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

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

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

Student cannot determine what type of instrument s/he built even with teacher prompts.
Total Points
Presentation / Demonstration

Exceeds Expectations

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

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

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

Student refused to present instrument and/or play for the teacher.
Total Points
Recyclable material

Exceeds Expectations

Instrument is constructed of all recyclable materials.
Proficient

Instrument is constructed mostly of recyclable materials.javascript:void(0);
Progressing

Instrument is constructed of very little recyclable materials.
Basic

Instrument is constructed of no recyclable materials.
Total Points



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