Category Archives: Science

Murch Students Take the GeoPlunge

Posted on November 28, 2011 by Laura

By Alex Togneri-Jones, 5th grade On November 15, six fifth graders — Jacques Nissen, Max Berengaut, Zach Lordan, Alex Togneri-Jones, Nick Sessums, and John Keating — played in the seventh annual GeoPlunge tournament at the National Portrait Gallery. Murch got … Continue reading →

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A Star-Studded Event

Posted on November 20, 2011 by Laura

By Ella Gantman,5th grade, & Winston Stewart, 5th grade On Thursday, October 26, the planetarium from Explore-It-All Science Center came to Murch Elementary! It came with a blow-up, portable planetarium in the shape of a dome and it was in … Continue reading →

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The Great Apple Experiment

Posted on October 16, 2011 by Laura

By Sophie McInerney, 5th grade The fifth graders at Murch Elementary are conducting science experiments using the scientific method, a way you can design and carry out an accurate experiment. Our science teacher, Ms Levy, told us to do an … Continue reading →

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