Virtual Lab A man looking at a dried sea creature. Image copyright WA Museum Primary/Secondary: Secondary Year level: 7 - 9 Curriculum:Science Duration:30 Minutes Amazing scientists and researchers work at the Western Australian Museum. Join us as we broadcast one of our incredible researchers directly into your classroom. Each month, we will introduce a new scientist, explore their work and get them to answer questions you submit beforehand. Skills development: Virtual Lab program links to the following strands of the Western Australian Curriculum: Year 7 People use science understanding and skills in their occupations and these have influenced the development of practices in areas of human activity (ACSHE121) Classification helps organise the diverse group of organisms (ACSSU111) Year 8 People use science understanding and skills in their occupations and these have influenced the development of practices in areas of human activity (ACSHE136) Year 9 Values and needs of contemporary society can influence the focus of scientific research (ACSHE228) Year 10 Values and needs of contemporary society can influence the focus of scientific research (ACSHE230) The theory of evolution by natural selection explains the diversity of living things and is supported by a range of scientific evidence (ACSSU185) Previous Programs Amazing Mammals with Dr. Kenny Travouillon Friday 20 November, 12:30pmIn this Lab we are looking back millions of years to species that lived long ago with the WA Museum’s Mammal Curator, Dr. Kenny Travouillon. Kenny’s work describing new species of mammals sheds light on the evolution of iconic Australian animals by looking at species who have long been extinct. View program The secret lives of corals with Dr. Zoe Richards Friday 23 October, 12:30pmDive into the wonderful world of corals! In this Lab, meet Dr. Zoe Richards and learn about the amazing diversity of our Western Australian corals, the important role that they play, and how climate change can impact these creatures. View program Captain Planetary Sciences, Dr. Mikael Siversson Friday 18 September, 12:30pmGo behind-the-scenes with Dr. Mikael Siversson to learn how these specimens help us understand the history of living things in Western Australian. Mikael will also discuss his own work researching shark fossils found in WA. View program Spider Man, Dr. Mark Harvey Friday 31 July, 12:30pmDiscover how scientists classify species, looking under the microscope and explore the many spiders lurking in the stores of the Museum. View program Exploring the Deep Blue with Dr Lisa Kirkendale and Dr Nerida Wilson Friday 21 August, 12:30pmIn this special National Science Week lab, we’re diving into the unknown! Learn how scientists use technology to record unknown species from the deep ocean. View program