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Create Your Own Musical Instrument Project Rubric
Create Your Own 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:
FXBWB6X
By
jtutor92
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Subject:
(General)
Type:
Project
Grade Levels:
K-5, 9-12
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Exceeds Expectation
5 pts
Meets Expectation
3 pts
Approaches Expectation
2 pts
Below Expectation
1 pts
Quality of Construction
Exceeds Expectation
The instrument is well-constructed and nicely decorated. It is sturdy, neat, and will stand up to repeated playing over a period of time.
An obvious amount of
time was spent planning your project.
Meets Expectation
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.
The instrument is well-made and creative. Some elements were done in a hurry. The instrument meets the requirements of loudness and
pitch.
Approaches Expectation
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.
The instrument is untidy and rushed.
Below Expectation
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
Exceeds Expectation
Student can produce good-quality sounds on the instrument and explain how the sound is produced.
The instrument produces the intended sound. The instrument meets the requirements of loudness and pitch. You can demonstrate a simple tune or
rhythm with your instrument.
Meets Expectation
Student is able to produce a good-quality sound on the instrument with no explanation given.
The instrument
functions but not as well as it could. You can demonstrate a simple tune or rhythm with your instrument.
Approaches Expectation
Student is able to produce a basic sound on the instrument. No explanation given.
It functions, but does not function very well. The instrument cannot meet many of the requirements of loudness, pitch, and tune.
Below Expectation
Student is unable to produce a sound on the instrument.
The majority of the required elements are not met.
Presentation / Demonstration
Exceeds Expectation
Student presented instrument and played song without help from the teacher.
Meets Expectation
Student presented instrument and played with little help from the teacher.
Approaches Expectation
Student presented instrument and played with some help from the teacher.
Below Expectation
Student refused to present instrument and/or play for the teacher.
Use of Material
Exceeds Expectation
Student created an instruments from materials that were ALL found at home.
Meets Expectation
Student created an instrument that had materials mostly found at home.
Approaches Expectation
Student created an instrument with materials that were not found at home.
Below Expectation
Student brought in an actual instrument purchased at a store.
Creativity
Exceeds Expectation
The instrument is well-made and creative.
Student made more than the expected effort in making their instrument look and sound creative.
Meets Expectation
Student made solid effort in making their instrument look and sound creative.
Approaches Expectation
Student made some effort in making their instrument look and sound creative. instrument look and sound creative.
Below Expectation
Student showed minimal or no effort in making their instrument look and sound creative.
Teamwork
Leader's Score (max 15 points)
Exceeds Expectation
Almost always listens to, shares with, and supports the efforts of others. Tries to keep people working well together.
(15, 14, 13)
Meets Expectation
Usually listens to, shares, with, and supports the efforts of others. Does not cause "waves" in the group.
(12, 11, 10, 9)
Approaches Expectation
Often listens to, shares with, and supports the efforts of others, but sometimes is not a good team member.
(8, 7, 6, 5, 4)
Below Expectation
Rarely listens to, shares with, and supports the efforts of others. Often is not a good team player.
(3, 2, 1, 0)
Subjects:
Arts and Design
Music
(General)
Types:
Project
Presentation
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