Educational Resources
Whether you prefer to read, watch, or listen, we have a wide variety of engaging and trustworthy educational resources for student assignments or research. Check out our Resources by Topic for an overview of what we offer, or choose a type of resource to explore.
Resources by Topic
Want to learn more about alchemy, the environment, or women in science? There’s a topic for that.
Scientific Biographies
Learn about the people behind some of the most significant achievements in the history of chemistry, chemical engineering, and the life sciences.
Online Exhibitions
Available 24/7, our Google Arts & Culture digital stories will take you into the archives, across our collections, and through history.
Voices of Science
This oral history project shares the stories of five individuals who have faced personal, professional, and social challenges in their scientific careers.
Online Collections
Search more than 13,750 digitized items, including rare books, photos, instruments, letters, advertisements, videos, and more.
Object Histories
Explore the Institute’s museum and library collections and the stories they tell about the history of science.
Distillations Magazine
Distillations articles reveal science’s powerful impact on our lives, past and present.
Distillations Podcast
Distillations is the Science History Institute’s critically acclaimed flagship podcast.
The Disappearing Spoon Podcast
The Disappearing Spoon is Distillations’ sister podcast, hosted by best-selling author Sam Kean.
National History Day
National History Day is a year-long academic program focused on historical research, interpretation, and creative expression for 6th- to 12th-grade students.
Rare Earth Elements Project
Explore the historical and contemporary challenges posed by the rare earth metals.
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Tours & Trainings
We offer a variety of engaging tours and trainings for your youth, adult, or school group.
Classroom Activities
Our student-led activities provide everything you need to explore the science in your life.
Scientific Biographies
Learn about the people behind some of the most significant achievements and discoveries in the history of chemistry, chemical engineering, and the life sciences.