OrganKits

The Future of STEAM Education with OrganKits! 🌱🔬

We're excited to share a new educational resource that integrates plastinated organs into STEAM learning for secondary schools! The OrganKits Project combines science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics through hands-on activities focusing on health, wellness, and more.

Teachers can explore 6 thematic kits covering topics like ReproHealth & Gender, NeumoHealth & Environment, and SportsHealth & Dependence. With digital guides and interactive lessons, students gain a deeper understanding of the human body while developing essential skills.

For more information and to access the educational resources, click here 👇https://organkitsproject.eu/2025/08/22/innovative-steam-education-through-plastinated-organs-a-new-educational-resource/

🚀 OrganKits Newsletter #6 is here!
Catch up on the latest updates from the project:
✨ Highlights from the International Conference on OrganKits
🏛️ A new permanent exhibition at the Museo de la Ciencia y el Agua in Murcia
🧠 Engaging workshops on health & well-being at science museums
🎥 Our video series surpasses 2,000 views across platforms

👉 Dive into the full newsletter here: https://organkitsproject.eu/2025/08/20/our-newsletter6-is-out/

🎉 New Launch: OrganKits Workshop Manual for Science Museums! 🧬

Introducing the OrganKits Workshop Manual, designed for science museums to deliver engaging, hands-on workshops with plastinated anatomical specimens.
This workshop aims to bring anatomy to life and inspire curiosity in your visitors.

Download the OrganKits Workshop Manual today here: https://organkitsproject.eu/resources/

OrganKits Workshop on Health and Well-Being at the Science Museum of Murcia

This week, we had the pleasure of delivering a hands-on OrganKits workshop on Health and Well-being at the Museo de la Ciencia y el Agua in Murcia, Spain.💧

The session brought together two groups of young adults aged 20–26 (n=40), many of whom have faced educational and social challenges. Through the use of real plastinated organs, an interactive presentation (https://lnkd.in/drmCXeuz) and additional tools like pulse oximeter and stethoscopes, participants explored key topics involved in health and well-being.🫁

The combination of tangible anatomical learning -handling plastinated specimens-, inclusive language, and respectful dialogue made this workshop a powerful tool for science education beyond the classroom. Feedback from participants was overwhelmingly positive — many had never interacted with real anatomical material before and described the experience as eye-opening and inspiring.

This experience confirms that OrganKits can successfully engage diverse audiences in non-formal learning spaces like museums, and we’re excited to explore more collaborations that connect health education with inclusion and social impact.

Special thanks to all the museum team, Discover-IN (www.discover-in.com) technical staff and the participants and educators for making this such a meaningful day!

OrganKits in “Conexión Europa” 📟

The innovative European project OrganKits, which integrates plastinated anatomical specimens into secondary school STEAM education, was recently highlighted on the radio program “Conexión Europa” aired by Onda Regional de Murcia.
In the episode broadcast on May 29, 2025, project coordinators discussed the objectives, development, and educational impact of OrganKits. They explained how the initiative fosters active learning and interdisciplinary thinking by offering real anatomical materials in didactic kits designed for classroom use.
The interview also reflected on the recent opening of an exhibition of the project at the Science and Water Museum in Murcia, which will be open to all visitor til the end of September. Educators and stakeholders from across Europe will be able to see firsthand the potential of OrganKits to transform anatomy education through hands-on, scientifically rigorous materials.
🎧 Listen to the full interview on Onda Regional: https://www.orm.es/programas/el-mirador/conexion-europa-organkits/

🎉 That’s a wrap!
The final meeting of the OrganiKits Project took place from May 27–28 in Murcia, Spain, bringing together our amazing team to share insights and the exciting outcomes of this project.

A huge thank you to the Museum of Science and Water (Museo de la Ciencia y el Agua) and the University of Murcia for hosting us 💧🎓🔬

We’re proud of everything we’ve achieved together during this project🙌
Discover more: https://organkitsproject.eu/

What an amazing day! 🙌
Our Final OrganKits Conference brought together over 50 incredible participants, both in person and online, to celebrate the power of education, collaboration, and
innovation in STEAM🌍📚
From inspiring discussions to forward-thinking ideas, the event was a true reflection of what we can achieve together with our project.

✨ Thank you to everyone who joined us!
Stay tuned and discover more about our results at:
https://organkitsproject.eu/

OrganKits at the Erasmus Staff Week👩‍💻

This week, the OrganKits project took part in the Erasmus Staff Week organised by the University of Murcia, delivering a presentation to international participants. Representatives from various EU countries expressed their amazement at the originality and educational potential of the project.
Another great opportunity to showcase OrganKits at the international level and promote innovation in anatomy teaching through plastinated specimens and STEAM-based methodologies.
🌐 Learn more at www.organkitsproject.eu

🚨 Last Call to Register for the Final Conference!
Don’t miss your chance to be part of this exciting event! 🎉
If you haven’t signed up yet, now’s the time!

🔗 Register here and join us online: https://umurcia.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7Q0WyScpScW6FJHew1gg2A?fbclid=IwY2xjawKdACBleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETB4bjlWc3BvcTIzOEhlMXBSAR5ChYx6wl6kJ-QazhZ3FEVgZ9UY7MV09YO39q8Ak5_V8P49IxdORtk4BXUXqA_aem_cJMMk98WTtLP7W9GuiBRwQ #/registration
📅 Event Date: 27th May 2025
🕟 Time: 16:30 CET
📍 Location: Museo de la Ciencia y el Agua, Murcia, Spain

We can’t wait to see you there! 🙌

📣Final Conference OrganKits Project Educational Model: Process, results and future perspectives

We are excited to host the International Final Conference to bring together all project participants and share the results of our project:
📅 27th May 2025
🕟 16:30 CET
📍 Museo de la Ciencia y el Agua, Murcia, Spain
💻 Or join us online 👉 https://umurcia.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7Q0WyScpScW6FJHew1gg2A #/registration

Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the future of education with OrganKits!

Real Organs at the Science and Water Museum of Murcia

At Discover-IN is proud to see the OrganKits project featured in the regional press.
The article in La Opinión de Murcia highlights how real plastinated animal organs are being used to boost STEAM education through active, inclusive, and multilingual learning strategies.
As one of the partners of the project, Discover-IN contributes to this Erasmus+ initiative, supplying the kits of plastinated organs to Schools from Spain, Italy, Greece, and Turkey. Seeing the exhibition on display at the Museum of Science and Water in Murcia — and now in the media — reinforces the impact of science-based innovation in education.
📅 The exhibition is open until September 21st — don’t miss the opportunity to experience first-hand how anatomy and active pedagogy come together.
🔗 Read the article: La Opinión de Murcia: https://lnkd.in/djcUkpgG
🔗 Learn more about our work: www.discover-in.com
🔗 Project website: www.organkitsproject.eu

Organkits at the Leonardo da Vinci Exhibition: A Bridge Between Past and Future

We are excited to announce that Organkits will be featured in the Leonardo da Vinci Exhibition at the Museu de les Ciències in the Ciutat de les Arts i les Ciències de València! (https://cac.es/en/exposiciones/leonardo-da-vinci/)

Leonardo da Vinci was a pioneer in anatomy, science, and innovation, and his meticulous anatomical drawings set the foundation for modern medical studies. In this inspiring context, Organkits will showcase plastinated organs from the Cardiohealth, Mentalhealth, and Neumohealth kits, demonstrating how real anatomical models continue to revolutionize education and research today.
What makes this exhibition special?
Visitors will explore Da Vinci’s anatomical studies, inventions, and visionary approach to science, while also engaging with modern tools that bring anatomy to life. The inclusion of Organkits in this exhibition creates a unique dialogue between historical anatomical exploration and cutting-edge educational innovation, reinforcing the importance of hands-on learning in STEAM fields.
This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to witness how Organkits build upon Da Vinci’s legacy, making anatomy more accessible and interactive than ever before.
Where? Museu de les Ciències, València
When? Ongoing Exhibition
If you’re visiting, don’t miss the chance to see Organkits in action, where the past meets the future of science education!

📣Final Conference OrganKits Project Educational Model: Process, results and future perspectives

We are excited to host the International Final Conference to bring together all project participants and share the results of our project:
📅 27th May 2025
🕟 16:30 CET
📍 Museo de la Ciencia y el Agua, Murcia, Spain
💻 Or join us online 👉 https://umurcia.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7Q0WyScpScW6FJHew1gg2A #/registration

Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the future of education with OrganKits!