Dissection Detectives
Dates
Tuesday 24 September | 10am-4pm
Drop and Leave program.
$90 per participant
Developed for children aged 8 to 12 years old
Registration
Please arrive by 9:45am to complete participant registration and consent details. Adults must stay until 10am.
Do you like to dissect things? Aspiring to be a dissection detective? This is the workshop for you!
Join us for an exciting hands-on workshop where you will explore the fascinating world of squid and owls. Through the art of dissection, you will learn about these amazing creatures, their unique features, and their biology.
In addition to scientific exploration, you will use squid ink to create a unique piece of art to take home, combining science with creativity.
During this workshop, you will:
- Develop your skills of observation, critical thinking and attention to detail
- Under guidance, respectfully and carefully dissect a squid and an owl pellet
- Observe and discuss the role of science and art in helping to record the natural world
- Use squid ink to produce a piece of artwork to take home
- Prepare owl pellet contents (small bones) to take home
National Companion Cards are accepted at the WA Museum Boola Bardip. Due to the nature of this workshop, companion card bookings should be made by contacting reception@museum.wa.gov.au.
Workshop Details
We use only high-quality specimens from ethical suppliers. Tools and materials are used under strict guidance and include:
- Squid (thawed for use)
- Sanitised owl pellets
- Dissecting trays
- Tweezers, wooden sticks and scissors
- Safety glasses, latex-free gloves and surgical masks
- Small glass jars, digital microscopes and Petri dishes
Don't take our word for it. Hear from some past participants:
“I found it amazing I’ve never done anything like this.”
— Yusuf 9 years.
“It was epic! Dissecting is so fun! Definitely coming back!”
— Dorien 9 years.
“Fabulous experience, very interesting dissecting and was well explained by the staff.”
— Erezaar 10 years.
“I liked looking at the bones under the microscope and dissecting the owl pellet.”
— Felix 9 years.
“I loved dissecting an owl pellet.”
— Harriet 8 years.
“It was really interesting and fun.”
— Finneas 10 years.
Drop and leave programs
Drop-and-leave programs enable young people to experience the Museum independently, discover and learn something new in an area of interest, and access materials and resources not usually available. Our experienced Learning and Engagement staff manage and monitor all programs.
