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Homemade 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: M24C93X

By michelleadams

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Subject: Music

Type: Project

Grade Levels: (none)

Category
	Below Standard 15 pts	Standard 20 pts	Exceeds 25 pts
Quality of Construction	Below 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.	Standard The instrument reflects some effort on construction and decoration. It is reasonably sturdy and neat and will stand up to being played a few times.	Exceeds The instrument is well-constructed. It is sturdy, neat, and will stand up to repeated playing over a period of time.
Quality of Sound	Below Standard Student is able to produce a basic sound on the instrument. No explanation given.	Standard Student is able to produce a good-quality sound on the instrument with no explanation given.	Exceeds Student can produce good-quality sounds on the instrument and explain how the sound is produced.
Attention to Detail	Below Standard Instrument is constructed poorly and lacks creativity.	Standard Instrument is constructed and and has some creativity.	Exceeds Instrument is constructed well and is very creative.
Presentation of Product	Below Standard Student does not present to teacher.	Standard Student presents to teacher, has some difficulty with product.	Exceeds Student demonstration is well done and has no issues with instrument.