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Homemade Musical Instrument Project Rubric
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:
VXB82B9
By
LEssack
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Subject:
Physics
Type:
Project
Grade Levels:
K-5, 6-8
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Exceeds Standard
100 pts
Meets Standard
75 pts
Approaches Standard
50 pts
Below Standard
25 pts
Quality of Construction
Exceeds Standard
The instrument is well-constructed and nicely decorated. 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 and decoration. 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. There may be an absence of decoration.
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. There may be a total lack of decoration.
Quality of Sound
Exceeds Standard
Student can produce good-quality sounds on the instrument and explain how the sound is produced.
Meets Standard
Student is able to produce a good-quality sound on the instrument with no explanation given.
Approaches Standard
Student is able to produce a basic sound on the instrument. No explanation given.
Below Standard
Student is unable to produce a sound on the instrument.
Instrument Family
Exceeds Standard
Student can accurately state whether this is a string, wind, brass, Keyboard or percussion instrument and can fully explain the physics of sound.
Meets Standard
Student can accurately state whether this is a string, wind, brass, Keyboard or percussion instrument and can somewhat explain the physics of sound without prompts.
Approaches Standard
Student cannot accurately state whether this is a string, wind, brass, Keyboard or percussion instrument. Is vaguely able to explain the physics of sound.
Below Standard
Student has difficulty determining what type of instrument s/he built even with teacher prompts. The student is confused has has difficulty explaining the physics of sound.
Presentation / Demonstration
Exceeds Standard
Presentation is well-organised and thorough. Student explains the process of design, construction, testing and modifications in detail. Plays the tune well and demonstrates qualities of instrument and sound. Excellent speaking skills.
Meets Standard
Student explains most of process of design, construction, testing and modifications. Plays a tune fairly well and demonstrates most qualities of instrument and sound. Good speaking skills.
Approaches Standard
Student explains some of process of design, construction, testing and modifications. Plays a simple tune and demonstrates some of the qualities of instrument and sound. Average speaking skills.
Below Standard
Presentation is brief and difficult to follow. Student omits major parts of project. Student demonstrates a few of the qualities of the instrument and of sound. Need to work on speaking publicly.
Recyclable material
Exceeds Standard
Instrument is constructed of all recyclable materials.
Meets Standard
Instrument is constructed mostly of recyclable materials.
Approaches Standard
Instrument is constructed of very little recyclable materials.
Below Standard
Instrument is constructed of no recyclable materials.
Keywords:
Instrument Project
Subjects:
Music
Physics
Science
Types:
Project
Presentation
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