SPI’s recording of Terry Tempest Williams offers high school students an introduction to the work of a renowned writer, naturalist, and conservationist who defies categorization.
Read MoreOurs is a one-of-a-kind collection of primary source stories told by world-class scientists, adventurers, artists, writers, captains, colonels, cowgirls, thinkers and doers from all disciplines and walks of life.
Read MoreSPI’s Handwerks project shares the stories of extraordinary and accomplished tradespeople who share their passion and enthusiasm for their work with young people.
Read MoreStory Preservation has always been open source but with one little caveat. You had to register and log in to access the site. Well, no more. Come on in!
Read MoreMax Ebel was born in Speyer, Germany in 1919. When Max refused to join the Hitler Youth life became very dangerous for him. This led Max to immigrate to the United States in 1937. Four years later his life changed drastically.
Read MoreThis April 22, be an Earth Day Hero. Dr. Sherri A. (“Sam”) Mason, was the first person to identify the presence of microplastics and microfibers in inland waterways.
Read MoreStory Preservation Initiative was invited by the POLIN Museum in Warsaw, Poland, to join with others around the world to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising. The Uprising took place between the dates of April 19, 1943, and May 16, 1943.
Read MoreStudents listen to plant biologist, professor, researcher, and author (“What a Plant Knows”) Danny Chamovitz’s SPI recording and create their own nature notebook detailing the seasonal cycle of trees.
Read MorePutting a twist on Women’s History Month, SPI this year challenges students to create an oral history of a woman who they admire.
Read MoreListen to SPI’s recording about Mt. Rushmore sculptor Gutzon Borglum and then this February 22nd, make your students Gutzon Borglum for the Day. Ask them to design their own Mount Rushmore.
Read MoreSPI’s K-3 Storytelling Learning Lab introduces young people to timeless tales designed to instill in them a love of story, which translates to a love of language and reading!
Read MoreDr. Blackburn’s work offers students a unique opportunity to learn about the human body through the lens of aging.
Read MoreThis Native American Heritage Month, introduce young ones to the legendary Dovie Thomason.
Read MoreSPI's Trades project aims to foster interest in technical, mechanical, building, and traditional trades and inspire students to explore career opportunities.
Read MoreThe Legend of Auntie Po is an extraordinary graphic novel, beautifully and creatively imagined. The story gives voice to a little-known chapter of American History.
Read MoreSPI has added the oral history of David Sinclair, Ph.D. to its Science/ Human Biology collection. Dr. Sinclair is the co-director of the Paul F. Glenn Center for Biology of Aging Research at Harvard Medical School. Grades 9-12.
Read MoreSPI has developed a unique approach to student engagement and activity-based learning. It all begins with a story - and then we add the perfect touch of magic.
Read MoreCheck out SPI’s newly redesigned K-3 Storytelling Learning Lab project. New look, new stories, and activities that engage and enchant the youngest among us.
Read MoreSPI’s primary source recording of ornithologist Don Kroodsma (grades 7-12) reveals stunning details about bird communication and the evolution of birdsong.
Read MoreWith original first-person stories of world-renowned poets and projects that engage young people in grades 4-12, Story Preservation provides a host of unique resources to celebrate National Poetry Month.
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