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Musical Instrument Project Rubric 
Musical Instrument Project Rubric
Objective: Students will demonstrate how musical instruments make sounds, indicate the instrument family corde, vent and percussion). Students will construct and present a musical instrument from recycled materials.
Rubric Code: MX88W4A
By edugog
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Subject: Music  
Type: Presentation  
Grade Levels: K-5

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  Level 4

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Level 3

(N/A)

Level 2

(N/A)

Level 1

(N/A)

Quality of Construction

Level 4

The instrument is well-constructed and nicely decorated. It is sturdy, neat and will stand up to being played more than once.
Level 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.
Level 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 may be an absence of decoration.
Level 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 may be a total lack of decoration.
Quality of Sound

Level 4

Student can produce good-quality sounds on the instrument with more than two different pitches.
Level 3

Student is able to produce a good-quality sound on the instrument with at least two different pitches.
Level 2

Student is able to produce a basic sound on the instrument. No explanation given.
Level 1

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

Level 4

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

Student can accurately state whether this is a string, wind, or percussion instrument and briefly explain why.
Level 2

Student cannot accurately state whether this is a string, wind or percussion instrument OR student can accurately state whether this is a string, wind, or percussion instrument but can not explain why.
Level 1

Student cannot determine what type of instrument s/he built even with teacher prompts.
Explanation

Level 4

Student can confidently and independently explain what makes the instrument work (make sound) and why the pitch changes.
Level 3

Student can explain what makes the instrument work (make sound) and why the pitch changes.
Level 2

With prompting and teacher guidance, student can explain what makes the instrument work (make sound) and why the pitch changes.
Level 1

Student can not explain what makes the instrument work (make sound) and why the pitch changes.






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