17 IDEAS FOR CONNECTING
Graffiti ART IN THE CLASSROOM
ENGLISH / LANGUAGE ARTS
FINE ARTS
Add details to a main idea “ Read ” a piece of graffiti
Create a graffiti wall that outlines the plot of a story
Create a vocabulary graffiti wall using various lettering and designs that show what each word means
MATH
Measure the dimensions of a graffiti wall and create a Graffiti Grid with enough sections for each student to share their work on a specific problem
Create a Shapes and Attributes graffiti wall that uses inspiration from abstract art to connect , layer and accentuate specific shapes
Create a work of graffiti art using line and slope measurements
SCIENCE
Music : create a listening graffiti wall to document specific elements of music
Music : create a soundscape graffiti wall that tells a story through sound and visualization of that sound
Dance : Choreograph a dance sequence using graffiti art and shapes , either vertically or horizontally
Theater : select one scene and graffiti each character ’ s thoughts , feelings , energy level , gestures . What statement is happening ?
SOCIAL STUDIES
Explore graffiti art from different cultures around the world . What is the same and what is different ?
Select one example of graffiti from a region in the world ( ie : Rio De Janeiro ) and how that art is a reflection of the area ’ s economy , values , customs , and other arts areas .
Create a graffiti wall that represents your classroom ’ s cultural values and beliefs .
Observe street artists ’ works and identify materials used and their purpose
Experiment with different mediums and create a “ medium wall ” using acrylics , watercolor , spray paint , etc .
Pose an essential question and graffiti possible solutions using a specific design element or fine arts area
SAMPLE GRAFFITI ARTISTS
Banksy ( United Kingdom ) Lady Pink ( US ) Os Gemeos ( Brazil ) A1One ( Iran )
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