The OrganiKits Project has officially wrapped up! From May 27–28, our incredible team gathered in Murcia, Spain, for the final project meeting, where we shared valuable insights and celebrated the exciting outcomes of the project. We’d like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the Museum of Science and Water (Museo de la Ciencia y…
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…
The 5th newsletter of the OrganKits project is now available at our website. Download the newsletter here and check the most recent news of the project. For more information on this initiative, partners and planned activities, please contact us through our contact form.
We are thrilled to announce our collaboration with the Murcia City Council to host two major events of the OrganKits project A permanent exhibition will be installed at the Museo de la Ciencia y el Agua (Science and Water Museum) in Murcia. This engaging space will feature a large infographic showcasing the OrganKits concept, an…
Over the past months, Discover-IN (Murcia) has successfully plastinated a total of 448 real organ specimens, including hearts, lungs, brains, stomachs, kidneys, and more—sourced from ovine, bovine, and swine origins. These specimens were produced using the Biodur® S10 silicone technique, the gold standard for educational plastination, under strict quality assurance protocols (ISO 9001:2015). The result:…
The second cycle of the Erasmus+ OrganKits project was successfully completed at Platon Schools in Greece, with students diving deeper into science through hands-on learning and real anatomical models. In this phase, students explored the CardioHealth, MentalHealth, and SportsHealth kits, learning about the heart, brain, and how exercise affects the body. Working with plastinated organs…
In this cycle, our students dove into the fascinating world of body systems with creativity, curiosity, and hands-on exploration! Here are some standout moments from across the modules: 🦵 SportHealth We turned into movement detectives—testing if leg length affects jumping distance and travelling through history to explore the evolution of physical fitness. 🥦 NutriHealth Students explored enzyme…
The 4th newsletter of the OrganKits project is now available at our website. Download the newsletter here and check the most recent news of the project. For more information on this initiative, partners and planned activities, please contact us through our contact form.
The OrganKits Erasmus+ Project is reaching out to secondary schools across Europe to participate in a special Meeting with Associated Schools. This gathering is an exciting opportunity for educators to join a collaborative network focused on transforming STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) education through innovative learning tools and teaching methods. The Meeting with…
OrganKits project has reached a major milestone, with all participating schools and organizations receiving their new shipment of plastinated anatomical kits for the 2024/2025 academic year. These kits, designed to enhance hands-on STEAM education, are now being distributed across partner institutions in Spain, Italy, Greece, and Turkey. This marks the beginning of the second implementation…