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.
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Resources by Topic
Want to learn more about alchemy, the environment, or women in science? There’s a topic for that.
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Scientific Biographies
Learn about the people behind some of the most significant achievements in the history of chemistry, chemical engineering, and the life sciences.
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Online Exhibitions
Available 24/7, our Google Arts & Culture digital stories will take you into the archives, across our collections, and through history.
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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.
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Online Collections
Search more than 13,300 digitized items, including rare books, photos, instruments, letters, advertisements, videos, and more.
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Object Histories
Explore the Institute’s museum and library collections and the stories they tell about the history of science.
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Distillations Magazine
Distillations articles reveal science’s powerful impact on our lives, past and present.
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Distillations Podcast
Distillations is the Science History Institute’s critically acclaimed flagship podcast.
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The Disappearing Spoon Podcast
The Disappearing Spoon is Distillations’ sister podcast, hosted by best-selling author Sam Kean.
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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.
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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.
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Classroom Activities
Our student-led activities provide everything you need to explore the science in your life.
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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.