Friction

We are learning to describe friction...

Overall I think that friction is about stopping things, slowing things down, and rubbing things together, because friction can do that to everything and that is the most important thing. - Leila

The most important thing about friction is stopping, because if you don't have friction you will slip all over the ground. - Casey

I think that in the future they will invent shoes that never slip on wet ground. - Jaz

I think that in the future, lots of people will understand how to use friction. Some smart people already know how you can use it to help you. - Hawon

Friction is a force that can help you do your job. Friction can also cause trouble when you're doing your job. - Grace

Overall, friction is a force that happens when two or more objects rub together. - Ryan

Current Events Quiz

Have a go at this week's current events quiz. Leave a comment with your answer to any or all of the questions. You could also leave a comment with your opinion: what do you think about the green uniform?

Painting Like Pollock

We've been learning about the famous abstract expressionist artist, Jackson Pollock. He was an action painter who loved to move around as he painted and cared more about the process of painting than the end product. Have a look at this old video footage of Pollock at work.

We tried out some painting in Pollock's style. We worked in groups to complete an art work. Here are the results...

Yesterday afternoon Room 9 did some painting like Jackson Pollock. We went outside in our art shirts. There were lots of pots of bright paint and we used sticks to flick the paint on the paper. Our paintings look bright and have lots of blobs of colours on them. - Lucy

How to Paint Like Pollock (by Ashane)
Materials
- a stick
- large canvas
- paint (any colour)
- broken glass
Steps
1. Take your canvas outside and make sure it's not windy.
2. Dip the stick in any paint colour.
3. Flick the stick around the paper.
4. Make sure you hold the canvas tight so it doesn't fly away.
5. Leave it to dry somewhere warm.

My Pollock Experience (by Angela)
It was fun. I learned that you can never rush art. I got a blue face because I was flicking too hard and it splattered on my face. It looked like I had a mask on. It felt exciting, but strange because it wasn't like the art I do at home, just drawing pictures. I feel that Jackson Pollock's artwork is amazing and exciting and you don't have to care what other people think.

MORE marvellous music?

In music we have worked to develop a piece of music in parts. Have a look at our latest work. Can you spot any differences between this performance and last week's? (click on the music tag in the left-hand sidebar to find the other video).

Current Events Quiz

Are you keeping up with current events?! Have a look at the pictures below. Click on the image to get a larger view. If you know an answer to one of the questions leave a comment with your answer.

Stu Duvall's Visit

Wow Stu Duvall, we LOVED your visit. We were mesmerised by your story-telling and your sense of humour! Leave a comment telling about your favourite part of the show.

Matthew and Jacob's art work

What do you think of the art and craft work Jacob and Matthew have done with Mrs Moselen and Mrs Anderson?