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Instrument-making Project 
Found Sound: Instrument-making Project
Objective: Students will research how musical instruments make sounds with three basic categories of musical instruments (string, wind, 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: VXAW339
By mmecurrin
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Subject: Music  
Type: Presentation  
Grade Levels: K-5

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  Exceeds Standard

4 pts

Meets Standard

3 pts

Approaches Standard

2 pts

Below Standard

1 pts

Total Points

(N/A)

Quality of Construction

Exceeds Standard

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

The instrument reflects some effort on construction. It is reasonably sturdy and neat and will stand up to being played more than once.
Approaches 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.
Below Standard

The instrument reflects an existing form with little or no alteration. Pieces may be missing or falling off. Seems "slapped together" in a hurry.
Total Points
Presentation / Demonstration

Exceeds Standard

Student presented and played the instrument independently, and is able to assist others.
Meets Standard

Student presented and played instrument confidently.
Approaches Standard

Student presented and played instrument.
Below Standard

Student had difficulty playing and/or presenting instrument, even with help from a classmate or the teacher.
Total Points
Quality of Sound

Exceeds Standard

Student can produce good-quality sounds on the instrument and explain in detail how the sound is produced.
Meets Standard

Student is able to produce a basic sound on the instrument and explain independently how the sound is produced.
Approaches Standard

Student is able to produce a basic sound on the instrument. Student is able to explain how the sound is produced with some prompting and clarifying questions.
Below Standard

Student has difficulty producing a sound on the instrument. Student has difficulty explaining how the sound is made.
Total Points
Instrument Family

Exceeds Standard

Student can accurately state whether this is a string, wind, or percussion instrument and give a detailed explanation without prompting.
Meets Standard

Student can accurately state whether this is a string, wind, or percussion instrument and can give a basic explanation why. Details require prompts.
Approaches Standard

Student can state whether this is a string, wind, or percussion instrument with some prompting and/or clarifying questions.
Below Standard

Student has difficulty determining what type of instrument s/he built even with teacher prompts.
Total Points
Information sheet

Exceeds Standard

All questions are answered clearly, accurately, and in detail, utilizing all necessary scientific vocabulary correctly.
Meets Standard

All questions are answered clearly, accurately, and in detail, using some scientific vocabulary correctly.
Approaches Standard

All questions are answered clearly, with some detail.
Below Standard

Questions are answered in a generalized manner, lacking specific detail.
Total Points






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