Puzzles

Download the science-themed crosswords and other puzzles from Education in Chemistry. Try them with a relaxing cup of tea, challenge your colleagues to a department quiz or give them to your students for that cover lesson you still need to fill.

For teachers

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Quick science-themed crossword

Challenge your scientific knowledge with this quick, brain-teasing crossword

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Quick science-themed crossword

A relaxing way to refresh your scientific thinking for the new school year

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Quick science-themed crossword

Soak up the summer sun with a puzzle

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Quick science-themed crossword

The Easter chocolate may be long gone, but you can still relax with a puzzle

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Quick science-themed crossword

Think you know your chemistry? Let’s test that shall we …

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Quick science-themed crossword

Need a challenge? This is just what you want

For students

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The grand end of term quiz

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Looking for something fun to wrap up the term? Challenge your 14–16 students with this chemistry-themed quiz

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Gridlocks: 101 printable chemistry puzzles

Explore these sudoku-style chemistry puzzles with printable worksheets and answers, and discover how they can be used to engage your students with key topics.

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Chemical allsorts puzzles

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RSC interest group is publishing downloadable fact sheets and puzzles for students

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Escape the classroom

Be inspired to design an escape room experience for students with these chemistry related puzzles