Pictures of different activities and events are placed on our STEM Display Board to inform both parents and children of the fantastic work we are doing throughout the school year!
Category Archives: STEM
Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths related posts
STEM Power Hour
Children in Junior Infants and Senior Infants participated in ‘STEM Power Hour’. Children worked with BeeBots and Lego. They boys and girls were helped by students in Fourth Class. The boys and girls had a wonderful time!
Our First Chess Tournament
Children in 4th, 5th and 6th class participated in a chess tournament today which took place in Scoil Dean Cussen in Bruff. This is the first time the school participated in a chess competition. Nineteen schools from across Limerick took part in the competition. The boys and girls had a fantastic day and it was a wonderful experience! Murroe N.S. received a plaque for their efforts! Well done to all of the boys and girls!
Stem Power Hour
Fifth and Sixth Class participated in a ‘STEM Power Hour’. Children had an opportunity to work with the Bee-Bots and the Lego WeDo Sets.
What Egg is the Bounciest?
Children in First Class carried out an experiment to test which egg is bounciest using water and vinegar.
Solar Dyeing in 2nd Class
Dyeing sheep’s wool with food colouring and vinegar.
STEM Power Hour
Children in 2nd class participated in a ‘STEM Power Hour’. The boys and girls worked in groups with the Bee-Bots, Lego WeDo Sets and Lego pieces. The boys and girls had a fantastic time!
Our Colourful Pencil Holders
Senior Infants were busy making their own colourful Pencil Holders in Aistear!
STEM Power Hour
Today, first class participated in a ‘STEM Power Hour’. Children worked in groups with the Bee-Bots and Lego. The children worked well and enjoyed the session!
STEM Measuring Length
Children in 4th and 5th class went out into the school environment to estimate and measure the length, width and perimeter of four play areas. Children worked together in groups. This is a great example of a hands-on activity that was meaningful the children!