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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: ZXA4WXX
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Subject: Music  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: K-5

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  Level 4

100 pts

Level 3

85 pts

Level 2

75 pts

Level 1

50 pts

Total Points

(N/A)

Quality of Construction

Level 4

The instrument is well-constructed and nicely decorated. It is sturdy, neat, and will stand up to repeated playing over a period of time.
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.
Total Points
Quality of Sound

Level 4

Student can produce good-quality sounds on the instrument and explain how the sound is produced.
Level 3

Student is able to produce a good-quality sound on the instrument with no explanation given.
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.
Total Points
Instrument Family

Level 4

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

Student can accurately state whether this is a string, wind, brass, Keyboard or percussion instrument but cannot explain why without prompts.
Level 2

Student cannot accurately state whether this is a string, wind, brass, Keyboard or percussion instrument.
Level 1

Student cannot determine what type of instrument s/he built even with teacher prompts.
Total Points
Presentation / Demonstration

Level 4

Student presented instrument and played song without help from the teacher.
Level 3

Student presented instrument and played with little help from the teacher.
Level 2

Student presented instrument and played with some help from the teacher.
Level 1

Student refused to present instrument and/or play for the teacher.
Total Points
Recyclable material

Level 4

Instrument is constructed of all recyclable materials.
Level 3

Instrument is constructed mostly of recyclable materials.
Level 2

Instrument is constructed of very little recyclable materials.
Level 1

Instrument is constructed of no recyclable materials.
Total Points



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